Colombo: Sri Lanka will recruit women for key railway positions, including engine driver, railway superintendent, station master, and railway supervisory manager, for the first time in the history of the Railway Department, the Government Information Department said Tuesday. The initiative marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to employment in the railway sector, traditionally dominated by men.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the move to promote gender inclusivity and broaden employment opportunities for women within the country’s railway sector. This decision is part of a broader government strategy to ensure equal opportunities in various fields and encourage the participation of women in roles historically reserved for men.
Since its establishment in 1858, the Sri Lanka Railway Department had appointed only men to key positions such as engine driver and station master. This new policy is being hailed as a historic milestone, signaling a progressive change in societal norms and employment practices within the nation.