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GUWAHATI  – Noted artist and quiz master RN Kalita recently assumed charge as Director (Catering Services) of the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Prior to this appointment, Kalita was working as Executive Director (Marketing) in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), an official statement said.Kalita joined Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1982 (Civil Services 1981 exam batch) and had training in multifarious subjects ranging from Multimodal Transport Management in Brugge, Belgium, to Consultant Selection Procedure for ADB-funded projects.He worked in the Commercial, Operations and Safety Departments of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Central Railway and North Central Railway in various capacities before joining the RVNL.Kalita has a flair for music, acting and anchoring shows and has been a popular quiz master on TV, radio and circuit.He has acted in films, TV and performed on radio and stage. Kalita has won several accolades in his career, including President of India’s ‘Silver Star’ and ‘Silver Elephant’ medals for his contribution to scouting in India, Railway Minister’s ‘Award of Merit’ and ‘Best Quiz Master of Assam,’ an award from Assam Sports Association.