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Who is Jaya Sinha, the Railway Board's first woman chairperson and CEO?

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The Centre on Thursday announced the appointment of Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman CEO and chairperson of the Railway Board. Sinha, who has served in the Indian Railways for over 35 years, will succeed Anil Kumar Lahoti on September 1. Her appointment will last until her superannuation on December 31, 2024. This milestone marks a significant step for women in leadership positions within India's transportation sector.