FAQ Shiv gopal mishra
Explore answers to frequently asked questions about Shiv Gopal Mishra Ji’s life, union journey, achievements, beliefs, and contributions to railway employees and society, offering insights into his leadership and vision.
Shiv Gopal Mishra is the General Secretary of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF). He began his career in the railways in 1969 as a Junior Engineer apprentice.
He was born in 1950 in the village of Durgaganj, in the Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh.
He joined the railways on December 19, 1969, as an apprentice. During his apprenticeship, he served as the General Secretary for three years.
He was inspired by the revolutionary ideas of his father and his maternal uncle, T.N. Vajpayee, who was a prominent leader of railway employees nationwide.
He contested and won the delegate election in 1976 with the most votes.
After the death of J.P. Chaubey in October 2008, he was appointed General Secretary of NRMU and has been serving in this position ever since.
He led a historic struggle for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), which resulted in the decision to provide a guaranteed pension to employees appointed after January 1, 2004. He also ensured that semi-skilled employees were reclassified as skilled workers.
Yes, he was active in the “Angrezi Hatao” student movement in 1967 and was even jailed for it. He also played a key role in the historic 1974 railway strike and the 1979 Lucknow loco shed protest.
He paved the way for the promotion of employees such as pump engine drivers and Stationary Plant Assistants (SPA). He also succeeded in getting regular jobs for a large number of railway apprentices.
He has been fighting for the restoration of OPS, and through his efforts, it was ensured that employees appointed after January 1, 2004, would also receive a minimum of 50% pension.
No, he believes that the Indian Railways are the lifeline of the poor and economically backward people, and that its privatization is not truly possible.
According to him, the 6th Pay Commission was the best one. He is dissatisfied with the 7th Pay Commission because some of the promises made were not fulfilled.
His core philosophy is to serve people with complete honesty and dedication, solve their problems, and bring happiness into their lives.
He sacrificed time with his family. He believes this was the biggest sacrifice for the union, which allowed him to serve the people.
On June 11, 2019, he lost his wife, his son, and his granddaughter in a road accident.