Railways renames its 'safaiwalas' as 'housekeeping staff'
The Railways has decided to refer to its cleaning staff as 'housekeeping staff' instead of 'safaiwalas',  according to an order issued on Monday. Despite the change in name, there will be no change in duties, pay levels and avenues for promotion. The term 'safaiwala' indicates a 'Group D' employee usually working in medical, operating or other departments dealing with cleanliness.