He has been closely involved in setting up the NRTI, a deemed to be university and loosely termed the “Railway University” in Vadodara. He has been closely involved in setting up the NRTI, a deemed to be university and loosely termed the “Railway University” in Vadodara. Records show that RITES informed the Railway Board that the decision to engage 9dot9 was arrived at after competitive bidding and due diligence. When contacted, Misra, who is also Railway Board Additional Member (Human Resources), conveyed through a Railway ministry spokesman that all contracts were awarded as per rules and due process. The “Railway University” was a project envisaged in the first term of the Narendra Modi government.

Source: Indian Express August 08, 2021 22:37 UTC