Ms. Aparna Garg Assumes Charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board
Ms. Aparna Garg, an accomplished officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) from the 1987 batch, has officially taken charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on December 1, 2025. Experience: Over 36 years in the Indian Railways and government service. Leadership Roles: - Divisional Railway Manager, Mysore - Principal Financial Advisor, Rail Wheel Factory - Director General, IRIFM (Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management) Academic Achievements: - Advanced Master’s degree in Transport Economics from the University of Leeds, UK - Chevening Fellow (prestigious UK government scholarship) Executive Training: - Bocconi School of Management, Milan - INSEAD, Singapore - Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Significance of the Appointment Her appointment as Member (Finance) is crucial because this role oversees the financial strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation of the Indian Railways — one of the largest rail networks in the world. With her international exposure and deep institutional knowledge, she is expected to bring a blend of global best practices and local expertise to railway finance management.
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