New Year Greeting Cards through e-Mail-Indian Railway

New Year Greeting Cards through e-Mail-Indian Railway

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2017/O&M/3/8

New Delhi, Dated: 05.12.2025

General Managers
All India Railways/PUs etc.
DG/RDSO,DG/NAIR
CMDs/MDs-PSUs

Sub:- New Year Greeting Card through e-Mail.

It has been decided that printing and issuing of hard copy of New Year Greeting Card may be stopped forthwith. Greeting Card for New Year may now be sent through email only.

2. The instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned down the line for information and strict compliance.

Sd/-

(V N Singh)
Under Secretary/O&M Railway Board

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Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in

Here’s the official procedure for sending New Year greeting cards via e‑mail within Indian Railways:

Contents

1 Directive from the Railway Board (Issued December 5, 2017)
2 What This Means for Railways Staff and Departments
3 Suggested Email Greeting Practices
4 Summary Table

Directive from the Railway Board (Issued December 5, 2017)

The Railway Board issued a circular (No. 2017/O&M/3/8) stating that:

“printing and issuing of hard copy of New Year greeting card may be stopped forthwith. Greeting cards for New Year may now be sent through email only.”
This directive was part of a broader initiative to promote austerity and eliminate unnecessary formalities across the railways, which included a ban on presenting bouquets during official occasions.

What This Means for Railways Staff and Departments

Hard‑copy greeting cards for the New Year are no longer to be printed or distributed.
All New Year greetings should now be sent electronically via email, ensuring compliance with Railway Board instructions.
Status applies across all departments and Railway PSUs.

Suggested Email Greeting Practices

While the policy doesn’t detail format or templates, here are some recommendations to help craft appropriate e‑mail greetings:

Subject Line: “Wishing You a Joyous New Year” or “[Department Name] – New Year Greetings 2026”
Content: Keep it concise and professional. For example:

“Dear [Colleagues/Team],
Warm wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! May the coming year bring success, collaboration, and positive milestones for us all.
Best regards,
[Your Name/Department]”
Branding: You may embed a simple graphic or use a themed e‑mail footer for warmth and festivity—nothing elaborate.
Distribution: Send to departmental mailing lists or relevant stakeholders while maintaining standard official communication etiquette.

Summary Table

Aspect	Directive
Medium for Greeting Cards	Email only (No hard‑copy)
Governing Circular	Railway Board, No. 2025/O&M/3/8
Other Related Ban	No bouquets or printed greetings for events
Recommended Format	Simple, professional, email‑based greeting

Let me know if you’d like a template drafted, a sample graphic design suggestion, or help coordinating greetings within your department or organization!