According to the statement given by the Indian Railways on Friday, Mirabai Chanu has been promoted as an officer on special duty (sports) in the North East Frontier Railway. Padma Shri awardee Mirabai Chanu has recently won India’s first gold at the 21st Commonwealth Games. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had announced her promotion at a felicitation ceremony in Delhi on April 25.
She used to work as chief ticket inspector, North East Frontier Railway. The order regarding this promotion was issued on Friday. In recognition of her outstanding performance, Ministry of Railways has promoted her an officer.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had also directed concerned officials for drafting a new promotion policy to recognise the contribution of all railway sportspersons, not just the medal winners.

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