October25 , 2026

    IRPFS probationers visit DFCCIL corporate office for industry insight & field exposure

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    IRPFS Probationers of the 2022 and 2023 batches visited the Corporate Office of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), where they were warmly received by Managing Director Sh. Praveen Kumar and the senior leadership team, including Sh. Shobhit Bhatnagar, Director (OP & BD); Sh. Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance); Sh. Parmod Kumar, CVO; Sh. Sandesh Srivastava, ED/Projects; Sh. Ajay Kumar, ED/AM; Sh. Sanjeev Gupta, ED/Finance; Sh. Sandeep Ravivansh, GM/LA&SEMU; and Dr. A.N. Jha, GGM/Security.

    During an engaging interaction, the Managing Director shared deep insights into DFCCIL’s transformative contribution to India’s logistics ecosystem. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning, community and predictive policing, and the professional discipline that shapes effective public service leadership.

    The probationers also benefited from domain-specific briefings:

    Director (OP & BD) highlighted operational challenges and key achievements across the freight corridor network.

    Director (Finance) provided a detailed overview of DFCCIL’s revenue systems and expenditure management frameworks.

    CVO stressed the critical role of ethical governance, transparency, and integrity throughout one’s civil service journey.

    As part of their field exposure, the probationers visited the Heavy Haul Institute and the Dadri–Rewari section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, gaining firsthand experience of heavy-haul operations, technology integration, and corridor management.

    In a thoughtful gesture, Sh. Praveen Kumar, MD/DFCCIL, presented each probationer with a book carrying a personalized message—encouraging them to embrace continuous learning and uphold the highest standards of public service.

    This visit provided the young officers with a comprehensive understanding of DFCCIL’s pivotal role in transforming freight logistics and supporting India’s economic growth.