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DLW Dispatches Loco to Vishakhapattanam Port Trust

Diesel Locomotive Works had received an order for supply of 01 no. locomotive to Vishakhapattanam Port Trust. It is a matter of great pride that DLW manufactured and supplied this locomotive in a very short period of 70 days time limit. Performing the rituals General Manager Shri S.M.Bhardwaj flagged off this flower bedecked locomotive in a simple ceremony held at DLW workshop on 30th June, 2009. Addressing on this occasion Shri Bhardwaj said that this year we have manufactured 257 locos, which is the highest ever production in the annals of DLW. But it has been made possible by the committed and determined team of DLW officers, supervisors and employees. Definitely such type of commitment of DLW employees towards their work will be a motivation not only for the railway production units, but also for the whole Indian Railways.

 

This 3100 HP WDG-3A locomotive no. HP-3 VPT is equipped with special features as per the demand of Vishakhapattanam Port Trust. This 16 cylinder diesel locomotive is equipped with microprocessor controlled system also. It is worthwhile to mention here that till now DLW has supplied 381 locos to Non-Railway customers (Industrial Organisations) in country, in which 22 locos are included for Vishakhapattanam Port Trust. On this occasion Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer/Prod. Shri Vivek Kumar, Controller of Stores Shri Mahesh Chandra, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer Shri N.P.Pandey, Chief Marketing Manager Shri A.K.Sharma, Chief Design Engneer Shri Atulya Sinha, Chief Quality Assurance Manager Shri A.K.Singh alongwith other officers and employees were present in a large number.

Member Mechanical, Railway Board flagged off 257th loco of the year at DLW

Shri Praveen Kumar, Member Mechanical, Railway Board visited Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi on 1st April, 2009. During his visit to workshop he flagged off flower bedecked 257th locomotive of financial year 2008-09, painted in resplendent colour scheme. It is worthwhile to mention here that this year Railway Board has given the highest ever production target of 250 locomotives to DLW. Adding another feather in its cap, DLW manufactured 257 locomotives against this huge target i.e 07 locomotives over the target. 80 most modern WDG4 locomotives are included in this figure, which is also the highest ever production of such type of locomotives. This above mentioned EMD design WDG4 locomotive no. 12209 is being sent to Siliguri Shed of North Frontier Railway. On this occasion Shri S.M. Bhardwaj, General Manager, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri Mahesh Chandra, COS, Shri Hemant Katiyar, CME/P including other officers and employees were present in a large number. Earlier, In the workshop Shri Praveen Kumar witnessed ongoing manufacturing process of locomotives and discussed future plans for enhancing production of latest technology high horse power E.M.D. locomotives. He took keen interest in inspecting the expension and upgradation of manufacturing facilities in the Workshop.

Later, Shri Praveen Kumar held a meeting with GM, CME and other senior officers and discussing various technical aspects reviewed the progress of different ongoing projects through a presentation on DLW. He also met Shri Chhote Lal, Joint Secretary, DLW Staff Council and Members as well as representatives of other employees' associations and received memorandum from them.

DLW Dispatches Loco to Mozambique

 

To promote the export of Diesel Locomotives and securing a niche in the international market, DLW manufactured a most modern, new type 3000 HP, Cape Gauge locomotive for Mozambique. Shri R.K. Rao, Member Mechanical, Railway Board flagged off this locomotive in the presence of Shri S.M. Bhardwaj, General Manager, Shri V.K. Agarwal, MD, RITES, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, other officers and employees in a large number at Loco Assembly Shop on 14th November, 2008. On this occasion, addressing to the officers and employees Shri Rao said that by producing such type of locomotive, DLW has made the country proud. In the past, only developed countries have been exporting locomotives, but now India is also exporting diesel electric locomotives successfully to several countries. Lauding the hardworking and ingenious team of DLW officers and employees, for this achievement he gave all credit to them.

 

It is not out of course to mention here that this is the first highest ever 3000 HP locomotive built in DLW for cape gauge. This locomotive is equipped with latest technology and having several special features. It is lightweight superstructure designed locomotive having 18.5 ton axle load and equipped with 16 cylinder four stroke diesel engine, microprocessor control system for heavy hauling capacity, excitation, propulsion control and wheel creep. The locomotive has two ergonomically modified designed control desk in driver cabin and having air conditioner, refrigerator, inverter, hot plate and other amenities for drivers comfort. Due to high level performance of its locomotives and warranty support, the demand of DLW's locos have been surged up in the world market. By manufacturing the State-of-the-art locomotives, suiting the geographical background and climatic conditions of the purchaser countries, DLW has been receiving export orders from various countries.

 

Earlier, he inspected the workshop alongwith Shri Bhardwaj, Shri Niraj Kumar and senior officers. During his visit Shri Rao held a meeting with Shri Bhardwaj, Shri V.K.Agarwal, MD/RITES and senior officers. In the meeting he discussed various technical aspects related to DLW and reviewed the progress of different ongoing projects. On this occasion, he also addressed SAG and JAG officers. On the arrival of Shri Rao at Administrative Building, he was given the guard of honour by R.P.F. and thereafter he witnessed the lay-out model of DLW.

 

During the inspection programme Shri Rao also met Shri Ramayan Singh Yadav, Joint Secretary, DLW Staff Council and Members as well as representatives of other employees associations and received memorandum from them.
 

Hon'ble Minister of State for Railway visited DLW

Shri Naranbhai J. Rathawa, Hon'ble Minister of State for Railways, Govt. of India visited Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi on 10^th May, 2008. He went round the workshop alongwith Shri S.M. Bhardwaj, General Manager, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri Hemant Katiyar, CME/P and other senior officers. In the workshop Shri Rathawa witnessed ongoing manufacturing processes and discussed future plans for enhanced production of latest technology locomotives. He took keen interest in upgradations of existing facilities in the Workshop.

During his visit, Hon'ble Minister held a meeting with GM, CME and other senior officers and reviewed the progress of different ongoing projects. On this occasion, he also became aware of the production and other activities going on in DLW through a presentation made by Shri Anoop Kumar, CDE. Earlier, when he reached DLW Administration building, the RPF presented him a guard of honour and thereafter he inspected the lay-out model of DLW. He also met Shri Ramayan Singh Yadav, Joint Secretary, DLW Staff Council and Members as well as representatives of other employees associations and received memorandum from them.

Seminar on Electrical Safety at DLW

Electrical Safety Week was observed under the auspices of DLW Electrical Department from 1^st to 7^th May. In this connection, a seminar on Electrical Safety was organised on 7^th May at Technical Training Centre Auditorium. Presiding over the seminar Shri S.M.Bhardwaj, General Manager expressed happiness over holding such type of programmes and said that the concept of safety is associated with the human being since he had learnt lighting the fire, using energy and electricity. He stressed the need for safe use of electricity and said that the electricity has not become only fundamental requirement but also an important part of our life. The safety outlook is most urgent for using the electricity. Appreciating the seminar, he said that such type of programmes are very useful in creating awareness among the people about the safe use of electricity.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar said that the seminar was objective-oriented and academic, in which the participants got important tips about electrical safety. He stressed the need for popularising safety rules to avoid major or minor incidents. He said that if all the safety measures and rules are properly followed, we could avert incidents.  

Highlighting the objective of the programme, Chief Electric Engineer Shri Rajesh Tiwari also emphasised on creating awareness about electrical safety. He said, we cannot see electricity but we can experience it and see its effects. He stressed the need of continue obeying safety rules and suggested the people to use standard and quality electric equipments, to ensure their own and their family safety.

On this occasion making presentation where, Shri Salabh Tyagi, Dy. CEE/M highlighted basic electrical safety rules, there Shri Navin Kumar, Dy.CMgM-II highlighted the importance of electrical safety and apprised about the precautions and measure taking in the safe use of electricity in DLW. During the seminar, Shri S.P.Singh, Chief Safety Officer also expressed his view on electrical safety and put valuable suggestions.

Earlier, Shri S.M.Bhardwaj, General Manager released the Electrical Safety Souvenir-2008 published by Electrical Department. On this occasion, an attractive documentary film on electrical safety was also shown. The programme started with the lighting of the lamp by Shri S.M.Bhardwaj, GM, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri M.K.Surana, COS, Shri S. Subramhanyan, FA & CAO and Shri Rajesh Tiwari, CEE jointly. Shri Angad Tiwari, AEE welcomed the guests and speakers. While Shri Anubhava Agarwal, WEE conducted the whole programme efficiently. The seminar concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Shri Ashish Agarwal, Dy. CEE/Colony. 

On this occasion, CME/P Shri Hemant Katiyar, CMgM Shri A.K.Sharma, CME/M Shri A.K.Singh, CPM/Mod. Shri Jitendra Singh, CMM Shri Bimal Rautji, CDE Shri Anoop Kumar, CMM/P Shri Jagdish Prasad, FA&CAO/TOT Shri N.P. Pandey, CQAM Shri A.K. Singh, CE Shri Brijesh Kumar, other officers and employees were present in a large number.  

To inculcate the feeling of safety among the DLW employees and their family members, several programme like safety training, lectures by field officers, display of banners, posters and thorough checking of electrical installations/equipments were organised during the week.

Non-Railway Customers co-ordination meeting at DLW

Under the auspices of DLW Marketing Division a two day Non-Railway Customers' co-ordination meeting was held at Hall of Fame on 09^th and 10^th May, 2008. The meeting was inaugurated by General Manager Shri S.M.Bhardwaj on 09^th May. On this occasion, addressing the NRCs Shri Bhardwaj said that I am really happy to attend this meeting with you. Our main object is to study NRC's future needs and sort out their problems with solutions that would help in increasing the customers' satisfaction, bringing the improvement in the quality of products as well as technological upgradation also.

On this occasion, quoting the theory of Gandhiji's customer's importance, FA&CAO Shri S. Subramhanyan said that the overall satisfaction of the customers is the basic objective of DLW. So, we purchase and manufacture the high quality equipments and spare parts for the smooth operation of our locomotives. This is the main reason behind the continuous increase in DLW’s Non Railway Customers' list.

Expressing his view CME/M Shri A.K.Singh said that the increase in demand of our locos is also an indication, that our products are very high quality and as per the requirement of the customers. On this occasion, conducting the programme CMgM Shri A.K.Sharma highlighted the achievements of Marketing Division and said the Marketing Division was established for the supply of diesel locomotives and spare parts to NRCs including to provide than after sales service. Now it is working as single window service for various requirements of NRCs.

In this meeting, an interesting documentary film on DLW was also showed on the occasion. officers from various diesel loco sheds also participated, where periodical maintenance of NRC's locos is done, they apprised about the facilities given to NRCs by the Zonal Railways. Shri S.K.Luthra, GGM, RITES including the delegates from VSP, TISCO, NALCO, ISCO, SAIL, NTPC, Mundra Port, PPT, DSP participated in the meeting and expressed their views, requirements and problems facing in the operation of their locomotive. Important among those who participated in the meeting were Chief Mechanical Engineer/P Shri Hemant Katiyar, Controller of Stores Shri M.K.Surana, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer/TOT Shri N.P.Pandey, Chief Design Engineer Shri Anoop Kumar as well as other HODs and senior officers of DLW.

The meeting concluded with the discussion about of NRC's requirements, their problems and finding solutions on 10^th May. On this occasion, discussion were also held to look in to the possibilities of MoU between NRCs through DLW and M/s RITES for supply of locomotives and spare parts. Earlier, the delegates from various industrial organisations visited the DLW workshop alongwith Chief Marketing Manager, Shri A.K.Sharma, Dy.Chief Marketing Manager-II Shri Navin Kumar, Dy.Chief Marketing Manager-III Shri Raju Prasad and AWM Shri K.K.Malhotra, where they witnessed ongoing manufacturing process and upgradations of existing facilities in the workshop.

After the workshop visit, the delegates went to Design office were they saw modern design facilities like Auto-CAD Work Station, Uni-graphics, 3D Modelling, Finite, Element Analysis etc. In Design Office, Shri Anup Kumar, Chief Design Engineer and Shri A.K.Singh, Dy.CDE/Veh briefed the delegates about the working of above equipments.

This is worth while to mention here, that the DLW has dedicated over 5280 locomotives and 53 DG Sets to the nation. Out of it, 335 locos and 53 DG Sets were supplied to Non-Railway customers. Perceived that the DLW's products are first choice of NRCs, DLW is supplying quality locomotives and spare parts to their customer and providing single window service and after sales service for the total customer satisfaction.

Chairman, Railway Board flagged off 220th loco of the year at DLW

Shri K.C.Jena, Chairman, Railway Board and ex officio Principal Secretary to Govt. of India visited Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi on 16th March, 2008. He went round the workshop alongwith Shri S.M. Bhardwaj, General Manager, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri Hemant Katiyar, CME/P and other senior officers. In the workshop Shri Jena witnessed ongoing manufacturing processes and discussed future plans for enhanced production of latest technology locomotives. He took keen interest in upgradations of existing facilities in the Workshop. During his visit to Workshop he also inaugurated the extension of Loco Assembly Shop and flagged off flower bedecked 220th locomotive of this financial year 2007-08, painted in resplendent colour scheme. This year Railway Board had fixed the highest ever production target of 220 locomotives for DLW, which has been achieved two weeks before the year end.

Shri Jena also visited the Technical Training Centre where he inaugurated the newly built Seminar Hall. In Technical Training Centre he also addressed a Press Conference attended by the correspondents of national and local news dailies and representatives of electronic media. Shri Bhardwaj, GM/DLW, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, as well as other HODs and senior officers of N.E. Railway, E.C. Railway and N. Railway attended this Press Conference. Later, Shri Jena held a meeting with GM, CME and other senior officers and reviewed the progress of different ongoing projects. On this occasion CRB also launched DLW's newly set up website and released the new edition of "Soochna" Patrika.

He also met Shri Ramayan Singh Yadav, Joint Secretary, DLW Staff Council and Members as well as representatives of other employees associations and received memorandum from them.

Namibian Delegation Visited DLW

A Namibian Delegation headed by H.E. Mr. Joel N. Kaapanda, MP, Minister of Works, Transport and Communication, Namibia visited DLW on 21st and 22nd February, 2008 along with RITES Officials. Other members of the delegation were Mr. Titus Haimbili, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib, Mr. Robert Kalomho, Acting Director, Ministry of Works, Mr. Marti Haunanga, MG Engineering, TransNamib and Mr. Namandje Amunimc, Assistant to the Minister.

The delegation saw Diesel Loco Manufacturing facilities and acquainted themselves with the manufacturing process. Delegation also visited Technical Training Centre and Design and Development Office. They had a round of discussion with General Manager Shri S.M. Bhardwaj, Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar and other HODs on several technical aspects and feasibilities of co-operation in Railway Sector.

Delegation from Tanzania visited DLW

A high level delegation from Tanzania comprising of Leader Mr. George Hadji Alliy and members Mr. Said Muhammad Said Abeid, Mr. Mohamed Hamisi Missanga, Mr. Bakari Abdulrahaman Liamba and Mr. Benhadard Mbaruku Tito visited Diesel Locomotive Works on 15th February, 2008. They visited workshop & Design and Development Office. The delegation was shown the manufacturing and design capabilities of DLW. They also discussed with Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar and other HODs on various technical subjects, areas of co-operation in Railway Sector and locomotive requirements.

Members of the Standing Committee of Parliament on Railways visited DLW

Six member Standing Committee of Parliament on Railways chaired by Shri Basudeb Acharia visited DLW on 6th February, 2008. S/Shri Manik Singh, C.H. Vijayshankar, Shreegopal Vyas, Isam Singh, Tarini Kanta Roy, MPs and Officers of Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha secretariat and Railway Board were part of this committee. During their visit they inspected the DLW workshop and acquainted themselves with the activities of DLW.

Hon'ble members went round the workshop along with Shri H.S. Pannu, DG,RDSO & acting GM and Shri Niraj Kumar, CME and other HODs. They inspected different shops like Light Machine Shop, Engine Assembly Shop, Engine Test, Loco Frame Shop, Loco Assembly Shop as well as Sewage Treatment Plant. They witnessed ongoing manufacturing process as well as latest machines and facilities available in the workshop for the manufacture of ALCO and EMD locos and reviewed the progress of developmental works.

After inspection hon'ble committee members met the DLW officers. They also met DLW Staff Council members as well as representatives of other associations and discussed various issues and problems of the employees with them.
 

27th Flower and Vegetable Show at DLW

A two-day 27th flower and vegetable show was organised on 27th & 28th February, 2008 at DLW Stadium. It was inaugurated by chief guest Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer on 27th February. On 2nd day prize distribution ceremony, General Manager Shri S.M.Bharadwaj gave away prizes to the winners and runners of the show. On account of maximum points, host DLW edged past BHU and was declared overall champion.

Over 2556 varieties of plants flowers and vegetables were displayed by about 106 participants in the show. As many as 18 Running Challenge Trophies were given in this show for different items. Out of which three each were bagged by host DLW, BHU, 39 Gorkha Training Centre and Hotel Taj Ganges, followed by N.E. Railway, Golden Nursery, Shri Manoj & Arun Sing, DLW officer Shri K.K. Malhotra and DLW staff Vikram Sharma one each. Besides Pooja Construction received the shield for decorating best marriage 'mandap'. The Summer Holiday variety rose displayed by BHU was declared as 'King of the Show' while the rose of Sahashradhara variety displayed by the Golden Nursery was adjudged as 'Queen of the Show'. Earlier, Dr.(Smt.) Minakshi Bhardwaj, Chairperson, DLW Women's Welfare Organisation awarded the winners of the house decoration and kitchen garden contest of Type-I to Type-IV quarters at DLW campus, their names were announced by Smt. Sangeeta Katiyar, Secy., DLW Women's Welfare Organisation. In exhibition varieties of innovated and colourful flowers, plants and vegetables including Bouquet, Buttonholes, garlands and piers of table decoration etc. were displayed, which formed an ambience of fragrance and natural beauty. The whole stadium was looking like a valley of flowers, drew huge crowed of nature lovers. During two day show thousands of visitors watched the exhibition. Flower bedecked marriage 'mandaps' were of the centre of attraction for the visitors.

Important among the organisations, who participated in this show including host DLW were Banaras Hindu University, 39 Gorkha Training Centre, N.E. Railway, Northern Railway, Hotel Taj, State Bank of India, School of Management Science, District Horticulture Dept., Divisional Commissioner, Cantonment Board, Riekai Japanese Temple/Sarnath, Tibetan University/Sarnath and Bawatpur Air-port. Besides reputed hotels, schools and different nurseries also participated in this exhibition. Earlier, the convener of the show Shri Brijesh Kumar, Chief Engineer welcomed the guests and participants. Shri G.C.Gupta, Senior Engineer conducted the whole programme and the vote of thanks was proposed by Shri Neta Prashad, Assistant Engineer.
 

28th Flower and Vegetable Show at DLW

A two-day 28th flower and vegetable show was organised on 12th & 13th February, 2009 at DLW Stadium. It was inaugurated by chief guest Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer on 12th February. On 2nd day prize distribution ceremony at 13th February, General Manager Shri S.M.Bharadwaj gave away prizes to the winners and runners of the show. On account of maximum points, host DLW edged past BHU and was declared overall champion.

Over 2624 varieties of plants flowers and vegetables were displayed by about 121 participants in the show. As many as 13 Running Challenge Trophies were given in this show for different items. Out of which three shields was bagged by host DLW followed by BHU, Cantonment Board, Hotel Taj Ganges 2-2 each and 39 Gorkha Training Centre Shri Manoj Pratap Sing and Shri A.K.Sharma, Chief Marketing Manager including DLW staff Shri Anil Kumar one each. Shri Manoj Pratap Singh received the shield for decorating best marriage 'Mandap'. The 'Paradown' variety rose displayed by BHU was declared as 'King of the Show' while the rose of 'Siddharth' variety displayed by the Cantonment Board was adjudged as 'Queen of the Show'. Earlier, Dr.(Smt.) Minakshi Bhardwaj, Chairperson, DLW Women's Welfare Organisation awarded the winners of the house decoration and kitchen garden contest of Type-I to Type-IV quarters at DLW campus, their names were announced by Smt Sangeeta Katiyar, Secy., DLW Women's Welfare Organisation. In exhibition varieties of innovated and colourful flowers, plants and vegetables including Bouquet, Buttonholes, garlands and piers of table decoration etc. were displayed by participants, which formed an ambience of fragrance and natural beauty. The whole stadium was looking like a valley of flowers, drew huge crowed of nature lovers. During two-day show thousands of visitors watched the exhibition. Flower bedecked marriage 'Mandaps' were of the centre of attraction for the visitors.

Importaint among the organisations, who participated in this show including host DLW were Banaras Hindu University, 39 Gorkha Training Centre, N.E. Railway, Northern Railway, Hotel Taj, District Horticulture Dept., Cantonment Board, Riekai Japanese Temple/Sarnath, and Bawatpur Air-port. Besides reputed hotels, schools and different nurseries also participated in this exhibition. Earlier, Shri T.K.Dey, Dy. Chief Engineer welcomed the guests and participants. Shri G.C.Gupta, Senior Engineer-I conducted the whole programme and the vote of thanks was proposed by Shri Neta Prashad, Senior Engineer-II.

 

DLW Stall at International Railway Equipment Exhibition

The 7th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE)-2009 was jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries and Ministry of Railways from 24 to 26 August, 2009 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The exhibition was followed by International Railways Conference; "Developement of Indian Railways : Opportunities and Challenges" organised jointly by the Indian Railways and Confederation of Indian Industries as well as the representatives of Indian Industries to develop and supply the rolling stock components and equipments to meet Railway's requirements.

DLW as well as other production units of Indian Railway participated in this exhibition along with Zonal Railways and various Railway equipment manufacturing units from public and private sectors like, BECL, BHEL, Escorts, IRCON, RITES and so many foreign companies like M/s General Motors, USA, Aldtranz, Alstom LHB GMBH and Bombardier also displayed their products and activities in this exhibition. DLW put up a beautiful stall in the above exhibition and highlighted the facts from manufacturing to export of Diesel Locomotives to various countries like Tanzania, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Sudan and Angola. The well planned decoration attracted visitors to watch the exhibition of DLW's working through Pictures, Translides, loco models and Documentry film on DLW with great treat. The latest model of WDG-4 (EMD design) locomotive and its components were of great importance to all visitors. All the interesting aspects of DLW have been vividly explained at IREE-2009. Among the foreign countries participated in the exhibition were Ausrtalia, China, France, United Kingdom, Isreal, USA, Austria, Switzerland and Germany and show their products and movements.

Among the large number of important persons, who visited the DLW stall at the exhibition were Dr.Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the PM of India on National Technology Missions, Shri Pravin Kumar, Member Mechanical, Shri Rakesh Chopra, Member Engineering, Ra;ilway Board and other prominent persons as well as visitors in a large number, who appreciated the decoration theme and sequence of display items in DLW stall.

 

Hindi Diwas & Rajbhasha Saptah Samaroh at DLW

Under the auspices of DLW Rajbhasha Department, Hindi Diwas & Rajbhasha Saptah Samaroh-2009 was organised from 14th to 19th September, which included various programmes. On the occasion of Hindi Diwas on 14th September a symposium on "Aazadi Ke 62 Varsh Baad Bhi Hindi Ko Samuchit Sthan Mil Paane Mein Awarodh" was organised at Hall of Fame. Speaking on this occasion, renowned Geologist & Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth Proff. Awadh Ram said that three things - Flag, Language and Currency are most honourable for any country, particularly, language is most important among them. Focussing on the article 351 of Rajbhasha Act, he stressed on promoting Hindi Language and said that the words of regional languages should also be included for its promotion. He hailed Hindi as symble of national integration and called it heartbeating of the people of India. On this occasion guest of honour and the main speaker Dr. Radhe Shyam Dubey, Head of Hindi Department, BHU, chief guest Shri N.P.Pandey, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer and Shri V.R. Mishra, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari and other speakers also expressed their view and put valuable suggastions for promoting Hindi.

During the Rajbhasha week, a technical seminar on "Computer Anuprayog Par Rajbhasha Hindi Ke Kshetra Mein Aadhunik Proudyogiki Ka Prayog" was organised on 16th September at Hall of Fame. On this occasion, main speaker Shri N.K.Vashishtha, Dy. Director/Technical, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, apprised about the availability of Hindi softwares introduced by Rajbhasha Department, Govt. of India and said that today difficulties of Hindi website prepairing, e-mail prepairing/receiving, facility of search engine on Hindi key-word, bilingual customised softwares etc. has been the problems of past. At present, so many softwares are available on the website "www.rajbhasha.gov.in" of Rajbhasha Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, which can be downloaded free of cost. Even, international company Google has also provided the option of Hindi to English & English to Hindi translation on its website. On this occation, chief guest Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Shri S.K.Arya, Chief Electrical Engineer, Shri M.K. Ram, Sr.EDPM and Shri V.R.Mishra, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari also expressed their views.

The main function of the week "Rajbhasha Puraskar Vitaran Samaroh" was held at Technical Training Centre Auditorium on 18th September. Presiding over the seminar as chief guest Shri Sudesh Kumar, General Manager expressed satisfaction over the maximum use of Hindi in official works at DLW. Congratulating the awardees, he called upon all the officers and employees to use Hindi at large in official work. He hoped that DLW Rajbhasha Department will continue to work with its full strength for implementing the Rajbhasha Policy. On this occasion Shri Nijaj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer and Shri V.R.Mishra, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari also expressed their views. Earlier, a Prasnottari Pratiyogita was also organised for DLW employees dividing participants in to five groups as Premchand, Tulsi Das, Kabir Das, Ram Chandra Sukla and Harishchandra. In Prasnottari Pratiyogita, questions were asked on Rajbhadsha Act, Hindi Literature, General Knowladge and Railway's rules & regulations. Shri R.N.Mishra, Chief Mechanical Engineer/Materials was the chief guest and S/Shri Rajnish Kumar, Dy.Chief Mechanical Engineer/Planing, Manoj Pandey, Dy.Chief Mechanical Engineer/MC and Shri Manoj Kumar Ram, Sr.EDPM were judges of the Prasnottari Pratiyogita. Rajbhasha week concluded with a colourful cultural programme held on 19th September at Auditorium (Cinema Hall). All the programmes ware conducted by Shri Virendra Kumar, Varistha Rajbhasha Adhikari.
 

"Colourful cultural programme" at DLW

Under the auspices of Rajbhasha Department, to mark the conclusion of Rajbhasha Week celebration from 14th to 19th September, a "colourful cultural programme" was organised at DLW Auditorium (Cinema Hall) on 19th September.

The cultural programme began with the prasentation of Bhajan 'Jai Durge Durgati Pariharini, Shumbha Vidharini Maat Bhavani….' by Dr.Mansi Paik Roy and then Shri Apurva Rangappa presented a Bhajan of Kabir Das 'Urr Jayega Hans Akela, Jag Darashan Ka Mela….'. Continuing the programme, a small girl Km. Shikha Ramesh who presented a solo dance on 'Arre Ja Re Hat Natkhat, Na Chho Re Mora Ghunghat….' and received a lot of acclaims from the audience. The next programme was singing of 'Krishna Tum Bin Radha Roye, Jaise Meen Nadi Bin Roye….' which was presented by Smt. Anita Pandey, followed by Dr. Rajesh Sendh presented a Gazal of Jagjit Singh 'Pyar Mujhse Jo Kiya Tumne To Kya Paogi….' and then duet gazal 'Naina Tose Laagi, Saari Raina Jaagi….' by Smt. Anita Pandey and Dr. Rajesh Sendh, sang by Asha Bhosle and Gulam Ali. The programme reached the climex when Km. Nisha and friends presented a group dance 'Radha Ke Man Mein Bas Gaye Kunj Bihari….' and mesmerised the viewers and drew thunderous rounds of applauses. The whole programme was highly admired by the audience.

Addressing on this occasion, chief guest Shri Niraj Kumer, Chief Mechanical Engineer expressed happiness over holding such type of programmes and gave Rs. 10,000/- reward to Rajbhasha Department from GM for excellent organising of whole programme.

Earlier, Chief Guest Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, guest of honour Shri Mahesh Chandra, Controller of Stores, Shri N.P.Pandey, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Shri Vinay Ranjan Mishra, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari and Shri V.Kumar, Varistha Rajbhasha Adhikari inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp jointly. On this occasion, S/Shri Jagdish Prasad, CMM, S.K.Arya, CEE, S.N.Panda, CMM/HQ alongwith other officers and employees were present in a large number.
 

Durga Pooja and Vijaya Dashami festival at DLW

Vijaya Dashami festival was celebrated in DLW Township on 28th September 2009 at DLW Stadium and attended by huge crowd. The programme started on that day with the offering of Poojan & Arti to Bhagavan Shri Ram, Sita & Laxman by Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer accompanied by Shri Mahesh Chandra, Controller of Store and office bearers of Vijaya Dashami Samiti.

On this occasion depicting the various characters of Ramleela, children of DLW family enacted the excerpts from the epic Ramayan as well as beautiful & attractive fire works and burning of effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran & Meghnad were also displayed. On this occasion officers, employees, their families, friends as well as Shri Ajay Kumar Upadhyay, District Magistrate and other civil authorities of Varanasi including distinguished persons of the city were present in a large number.

Durga Pooja was also celebrated in Community Hall and Shiva Kali Mandir at DLW Township with tradition gaiety and religious fervour. On this occasion, Maa Durga idols were installed in tastefully decorated Pandals. During the Navaratri, Maha-Sasthi, Maha-Saptami, Maha-Astami and Maha-Navami puja and other rituals were performed with great enthusiasm. The festival concluded with the submerging of Maa Durga idols in River Ganga. On this occasion different colourful cultural programmes were also organised at Community Hall and Shiva Kali Mandir. During the Vijaya Dashami and Durga Pooja festival DLW R.P.F., Civil Defence, St. Johan's Ambulance Brigade, Scouts & Guides and other social service organisations also extended their co-operation in seating arrangement, tracing out and handing over of the missing children to their parents and control the gathering.
 

Shri K.K.Saxena, takes over as new General Manager of DLW

Shri K.K.Saxena has taken over as General Manager, Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi. Prior to this assignment, he was working as Chief Operating Manager in North Central Railway, Allahabad.

Shri Saxena joined the Indian Railways Traffic Service in the year 1974. Since then, he has served for about 35 years in Indian Railways in different capacities as Chief Operating Manager in Northeast Frontier Railway and Divisional Railway Manager in East Central Railway, Mughalsarai Division etc. He has a vast experience of working in Railways.

Diesel Locomotive Works is committed to meet the high standards and daunting targets under the able guidance of Shri Saxena.
 

Vigilance Awareness Week at DLW

Vigilance Awareness Week was observed at Diesel Locomotive Works from 03rd to 07th November, 2009. During the weeklong programme pledge ceremony, workshop on Vigilance Training and a seminar on Vigilance Awareness were organised at DLW. Besides essay competition and other programmes were also organised to mobilise the people against the corruption.

The main function of the week, a seminar on "Bhrashtachar Nivaran…Kitne Door Kitne Paas" was organised on 05th November at Technical Training Center Auditorium. Presiding over the seminar, Shri B.M.Shukla, Ex. Vice Chancellor, Gorakhpur Universiti said that corruption could not be totally eliminated, but efforts should be made to check the same. Today, there is rarely any department in India which is not suffering from cancer of corruption. It is an old saying that if one wants to disintegrate and spoil any country, first its economic system should be made corrupt and then sow the seeds of corruption in its education system. Shri Shukla gave several tips to check corruption and said that by giving responsibilities the menace can be checked to a great extend. On this occasion Shri Shukla also released "Satarkata Bulletin" published by Vigilance Department.

On this occasion, expressing his view Shri Niraj Kumar, CME opined that the employees often make mistakes due to circumstances but efforts should be made to correct the same time. He said that if one has power, he should avoid misusing the same. He also gave some vital suggestions to check corruption and appealed to the officers and employees to discharge their duty honestly and sincerely. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mahesh Chandra, COS stressed the need for maintaining transparency to check corruption and highlighted some new techniques like e-procurement and e-tendering adopted in Stores Department. Shri N.P.Pandey, FA&CAO said that we all are public servants and we are given opportunity to service the people. We should avoid misusing our power, lessen the corruption. Expressing his views, Shri A.K.Sharma, CVO highlighted the activities of vigilance department and said that that corruption could not be totally eliminated, but efforts should be made to check the same by the preventive steps. On this occasion, S/Shri A.K.Singh, CQAM, R.N.Mishra, CME/M, B.K.Bihani, CPO, Hardai Narayin, FA&CAO/TOT and other officers as well as Chhote Lal, Joint Secy./Staff Council and employees also expressed their view and put valuable suggestions. Earlier, the seminar started with lighting of lamp by chief guest as well as Shri Niraj Kumar, CME and Shri A.K.Sharma, CVO jointly.

The programme included staging of a short play "Bhrashtachar Mitana Hai" also. In this play DLW artists displayed various types of corruption. It was highly appreciated by the viewers. Shri D.S.Dwivedi, Dy. CVO welcomed the guest & proposed the vote of thanks and Shri Naveen Mishra conducted the whole programme efficiently.
 

Women's One Day Cricket Championship at DLW

Under the auspices of DLW Sports Association, Women's One Day Cricket League (Central Zone) was organised from 07th to 12th November. at DLW Stadium & Sigra Stadium. It was inaugurated by Shri N.P.Pandey, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer by introducing with the participating teams and announcing the opening of the championship. 05 teams like Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), Rajsthan Cricket Association (RCA) and Vidarbh Cricket Association (VCA) participated in this championship comprising of renowned national and international cricketers like, Mithali Raj, Rumeli Dhar, Nooshin Al Khadeer, Preeti Dimri, Sulakshana Naik, Neetu David, Hemlata Kala, Asha Rawat etc. showed their excellent performance in the matches.

In these league matches Railway Sports Promotion Board got first place, followed by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and qualified for next round. Shri Niraj Kumar, President, DLW Sports Association and Chief Mechanical Engineer, Shri A.K.Sharma, General Secy. and Chief Marketing Manager, Shri Navin Kumar & Shri R.A.Jamali, Secy./Cricket and Padmashri Md. Shahid, Sports Officer have been instrumental in organising this Championship in a good manner.

 

Cooch Behar Trophy Cricket Tournaments

Under the joint auspices of DLW Sports Association and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) two matches of Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19 Cricket Tournament) were played at DLW Stadium. The first match of the tournament was played between Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) Vs. Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) from 20th to 23rd November and the second match was played between Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) Vs. Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) from 11th to 14th December. Both of the matches were inaugurated by Shri A..K.Sharma, Chief Marketing Manager and General Secy, DLW Sports Association by introducing with the team members on 20th November and 11th December respectively.

The first match played between Railway Sports Promotion Board vs. Kerala Cricket Association from 20th to 23rd November ended as draw. In this match RSPB scored 368 runs on 10 wickets in first innings and 220 runs on 6 wickets in second innings followed by KCA 343 runs on 10 wickets in first innings and 23 runs on 1 wicket in second innings. RSPB got 3 points by virtue of first innings lead while Kerla got 1 point and Shish Paul of RSPB was awarded with the man of the match for bagging 7 wickets and 36 runs in whole match.

While, the second match between Railway Sports Promotion Board vs. Tripura Cricket Association started on 11th December and ended on 13th December, in which RSPB registered its victory over TCA by one innings and 126 run. TCA scored 132 runs on 10 wickets in first innings and 112 runs on 10 wickets in second innings, whereas RSPB scored 370 runs on 10 wickets in one innings. In this match, Railway got 4 points while Tripura got 0. Shri R.A. Jamali, Secy./Cricket, who gave away man of the match award to captain Arjit Basu (Railway) for acquiring 6 wickets and 85 runs in whole match.

It is worthwhile to mention here that this is the first time when Cooch Behar Trophy was played in the Varanasi as well as in DLW.
 

All India Inter Railway Football League Championship at DLW

Under the auspices of DLW Sports Association, 66th All India Inter Railway Football League Championship was organised from 16th to 21st December at DLW Stadium. 05 teams of Rail Wheel Factory, Southern Railway, Eastern Railway, Central Railway alongwith host DLW participated in this championship. On 21st December, Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager was the chief guest of the closing ceremony who announced closure of the tournament and gave away prizes and mementos to the best player Sumesh K.S. of Central Railway and other players as well as referees. On this occasion, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME and President, DLW Sports Association welcomed Shri Saxena by presenting memento.

Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer on 16th December by introducing with the participating teams.

On the average of goals, Central Railway got first place followed by Eastern Railway qualifying for the knockout round. While DLW, Rail Wheel Factory and Southern Railway received third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.

 

Inter Railway Hindi Natyotsava at DLW

Under the auspices of Rajbhasha Nideshalaya, Railway Board, DLW Rajbhasha Department organised All India Inter Railway Hindi Natyotsava from 21st to 24th December at Auditorium (Cinema Hall). It was inaugurated by chief guest Shri K.K.Saxena, GM alongwith Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri V. R. Mishra, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari, Shri M.C.Motwani, Joint Director/Rajbhasha, Railway Board and Shri P.G.Bhattacharya, Jury Member by the lighting of lamp jointly. The Natyotsava started with the presentation of Saraswati Vandana by DLW artists. During the four-day long Natyotsava as many as 15 plays on different themes were staged by different Zonal Railways and Production Units.

The programme concluded on 24th December with the re-staging of 'Dhol Ka Mol' staged by North East Frontier Railway, Maligaon adjudged as the best play of the contest. On this occasion, expressing his views chief guest of the closing function Shri Niraj Kumar, CME said that the drama is an essential part of our life. It's aim is not only to provide entertainment but also strengthen our culture and vitalise our lives. Highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Assam, director Shri Hargovind Mahant, visualised the character of veteran Dhol instrumentalist Nandi Dhuliya, who was not ready to leave his old tradition Dhol beating till his last breath. The play ended with a message that our old traditions and culture is above any hardship.

Then, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME gave away awards to the winners of the contest as adjured by the juries. As many as 19 awards were given as announced by Joint Director/Rajbhasha, Railway Board Shri M.C.Motwani. "Dhol Ka Mol" was declared as the best play, followed by "Motey Ram Ka Satyagraha" of West Central Railway, Jabalpur and "Daya Ki Bhikh" of host DLW were adjudged second and third respectively. In individual awards Shri Sanat Dutta (Dussamay) of Metro Railway, Kolkata received best director award, while best actor award was given to Shri S.N.Sharma as main character of "Aashwasan" staged by East Coast Railway, Valteru Division, Visakhapattnam and best actress award went to Meera Sikdar as well as best child actor award went to Baby Nourin (Chaparhiya) of North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur.

Earlier, Shri M.C.Motwani, Joint Director/Rajbhasha, Railway Board honoured Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri V.R.Mishra, MRA, and Juries Shri Priya Gopal Bhattacharya and Shri Rajendra Upadhyaya by presenting them boquet and Angavastram. He also welcomed the guests and artists. Shri Virendra Kumar, Varistha Rajbhasha Adhikari conducted the whole programme efficiently as well as proposed the vote of thanks.
 

DLW- achievements of previous year and forthcoming challenges

For Diesel Locomotive Works, 2009 was a historic year, as during financial year 2008-09, DLW has produced maximum number of 257 locomotives, which is 07 more than the target of 250 locomotives set by the Railway Board. DLW is now manufacturing high Horse Power state-of-the-art EMD locomotives and the number of producing this type of locomotives has fastly increased. In 2006-07 as many as 39 such type of locomotives were manufactured, while the number had gone to 59 during the year 2007-08 and 80 during the year 2008-09. The most interesting thing is that the DLW has achieved this remarkable growth despite gradually decline in number of employees following their retirement. The employees had recorded such growth without claiming any overtime. For this year also DLW has received the target of manufacturing 150 EMD locomotives out of 250 locomotives from Railway Board. This leading Railway Production Unit is all set to achieve the target.

In the field of marketing, DLW has also recorded remarkable growth. During the current financial year DLW had already received orders of 12 locomotives worth Rs. 103.85 crores from Non Railway Customers. Till December this year it had already supplied 21 locomotives to Non Railway Customers and earned revenue of Rs. 145 crores. At present it has secured orders of 31 locomotives and 03 DG Sets worth Rs. 258.76 crores from Non Railway Customers. For the first time DLW has supplied microprocessor controlled WDS6 locomotives equipped with creep control and microprocessor governor to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam, Vishakhapattanm in November last.

Besides, this year DLW has also registered remarkable achievements in the field of sports and cultural events. DLW has successfully organised One-Day Women's Cricket Tournament, Cooch Behar Trophy (Under-19) Cricket Championship and Inter Railway Football Championships. Not only this, DLW's players had performed well in several National and Inter Railway contests viz volleyball, swimming, wrestling and golf tournaments and won gold, silver and bronze medals. DLW's volleyball player Shri Omveer Maan participated as a member of Indian team in World Youth Volleyball Championship held in Italy. Shri Navin Kumar Yadav and Ashutosh Kumar Rai had performed well in National, Inter Railway and State Swimming Meets. While Shri Rajiv Sharma and Shri Laxman Yadav won silver and bronze medals in National and International level Wrestling Competitions. In cricket, Shri Karan Sharma has been selected for Ranji Trophy Railway team, while Shri Abhishek Pandey and Shri Rakesh Mishra alongwith Shri Karan Sharma represented Indian Railways team in C K Naidu Under-22 Cricket Tournament. DLW has also been always active in cultural and other activities. Recently, DLW has organised All India Inter Railway Hindi Natyotsav successfully, 15 teams of Zonal Railways and Production Units participated in this contest and DLW got third place. In Inter Railway Cultural Competition (Dance) held at Bhavnagar (Gujarat), Sushri Nisha Gaur of DLW was declared as best dance director, while Ritika Das has bagged second place and folk dance Kalbeliya got special prize. In other activities five guiders and one scout of DLW got President's medals.

Absolutely, these outstanding achievements are most important. But, for this year also DLW is having new challenges. This year, DLW has to put up highest ever production of 150 EMD locomotives out of 250 locos production target. Besides, it has to ensure the production of big number of locomotives for Non Railway Customers and their timely supply to them. DLW is sure, about the capability and efficiency of DLW employees that they will accepted the challenges and add a new chapter in the annals of DLW.
 

Nobel Prize winner Dr. R. K. Pachauri visited DLW

Eminent environmentalist and Nobel Prize winner, Padmavibhushan Dr. R.K. Pachauri, President, Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IGPCC) visited Diesel Locomotive Works on 11th January, 2010. It was a rare occasion of life for this Novel laureate, when a gap of almost four decades, he visited DLW premises where he worked as Works Manager (Mechanical Engneer) between 1965 to 1971. He went round the workshop alongwith Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer/P Shri Vivek Kumar and other officers.

 

During his visit to workshop, he went to Block Shop, Engine Erection Shop, Loco Assembly Shop and Light Machine Shop and saw the old machines installed during his tenure at DLW. He also recalled the days of six years of his life, he spent in DLW and queried about his old colleagues officers and employees. He was seen very emotional to see his old residence Banglow no. 47 as well as DLW guest house where he spent some time and refreshed his memories. He also held a meeting with Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar and other Heads of the Departments and praised DLW for maintaining good eco-friendly atmosphere in the premises. On this occasion, Dr. Pachauri also delivered a lecture on environment and climate change.