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CHIRAG Centre of Excellence: Railways’ HR Training Hub in Secunderabad

31 May 20261 min read
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Why in the news

Indian Railways set up a dedicated HR centre of excellence, aiming to modernise how it trains, plans and manages its workforce.

Key facts

  • Name: CHIRAG Centre of Excellence.
  • Location: Secunderabad, Telangana.
  • Parent body: IRIFM, the Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management.
  • Roles: HR management training, research and digital transformation; support for HRMS training across the country.
  • Technology: AI, machine learning and predictive analytics in workforce planning and HR decision systems.

Exam angle

  • Centre: CHIRAG; place: Secunderabad; body: IRIFM.
  • HRMS = Human Resource Management System.
  • Tech trio: AI, ML, predictive analytics.

Test yourself

1. Where was the CHIRAG Centre of Excellence of Indian Railways inaugurated?

It is located in Secunderabad, Telangana.

2. Under which institute will the CHIRAG centre function?

It works under the Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management.

3. What will CHIRAG support nationwide training on?

It supports nationwide HRMS training.