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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.
 

Sanskritik Sandhya at DLW

On the occasion of Rangbhari Ekadashi (Holi), DLW Cultural Association organised a colourful cultural programme Sanskritik Sandhya on 25th February, 2010 at Auditorium (Cinema Hall). The cultural programme began with the Ganesh Vandana dance Jaago Hey Gauri Ke Lal Jaago.. presented by the students of DLW Music College. Thereafter Dr. Rajesh Sendh who delighted the gathering by presenting Dhamar (Holi) song Chalo Sakhi Khelat Hori Nandlal... Followed by singer Dr.(Smt.) Mansi Paik Roy by presenting Bhajan Kaise Holi Machai Kanhai... Then Shri Mukesh Singh where presnted a Gazal Patthar Ke Jigar Walon Gam Mein Wo Rawani Hai.. there Dr. Bhuvaneshwar Tiwari presented a Song (Raag Basant) Fagwa Braj Dekhan Ko Chalo.. and mesmerised the audience. In this connection, a Sugam Gaayan Rasmen Ulfat Ko Nibhayen Kaise.. presented by Smt. Anita Pandey who successfully the throbbed the hearts of audience. Continuing the programme, Km. Nisha presented a famous Rajasthani Kalbeliya folk dance Kaalo Kud Pado Mele Mein, Saikal Panchar Kar Daalo.. under her direction and filled the colours in Sanskritik Sandhya. The most attractive part of the Sanskritik Sandhya was a comedy play F.I.R. directed by Shri Amlesh Srivastava, in which the actors S/Shri Raghavendra Kaushik, Sudhakar Mani, Amlesh Srivastava, Sushil Tripathi, Amresh Kumar, Sushri Tapri Roy Chaudhari and Smt. Mamta Mishra entertained the audience through their satirising act and script. The last presentation of the Sanskritik Sandhya was Holi Dance Bhagi Re Bhagi Brijbala.. which was directed by Km. Nisha who splashed the whole Auditorium (Cinema Hall) with the coloursof Holi. The whole programme was mesmerising and highly admired by the audience which drew thunderous rounds of applauses. Chief guest Shri K.K.Saxena, General Manager expressed happiness over holding such type of programme on the occasion of Holi and announced Rs. 10,000/- reward to Cultural Association  for organising such an attractive programme.

Earlier, Chief Guest Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager, Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Shri L.B. Roy, Chief Personnel Officer & President,  Cultural Association and Smt, Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp jointly. On this occasion, S/Shri A.K. Mittal, Controller of Stores, R.N. Mishra, Chief Mechanical Engineer/Materials as well as other HODs, members of the DLW Womens Welfare Organisation, officers, employees and their families were present in a large number.

Inter Departmental Rifle Shooting Championship

Under the auspices of Diesel Locomotive Works Sports Association, an Inter Departmental Rifle Shooting Championship was organised on 29th January at Rifle Shooting Range. The Shooting Championship was concluded with the distributed prizes to the winners and runners by Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager.

In this championship Engine Division team comprising of S/Shri Brijesh Kumar Srivastava, Kamlesh Tripathi, Dilip Kaushal, Ravi Kant Mourya and Anil Kumar got first place with 82/500 points, followed by Loco Division team with 45/500 point comprising of S/Shri Anjan Kumar Sahu, V.C.Das, Arvind Singh, R.R.Laujrus and Ranjan Shekhars. In the officers group, S/Shri Raju Prasad (34/100), S.B.Goswami (17/100) and A.K.Sharma (10/100) got first, second and third place respectively. In this connection the group of dependents, Mastrer Md. Iliyas (16/100) and Master Shikhar Kalwin Srivastava (15/100) went on top two, whereas the group of womens, Smt. Neha Tripathi (67/100) and Smt. Sweta Prashad (53/100) got first and second place respectively.

Earlier, the championship was inaugurated by Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer by shooting the target and introducing with the shooters. Welcoming the gusts and players, Shri A.K.Sharma, Chief Marketing Manager and General Secy., DLW Sports Association put up details of the championship. On this occasion Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, Smt. Mukta Sharma, Secy., DLW Womens Welfare Organisation, other officers, Shri Chotelal, Joint Secy., Staff Council & members and employees were present in a large number. Shri A.K.Sharma, General Secy., DLW Sports Association proposed the Vote of thanks and The whole programme was conducted by Md.Sahid, Sports Officer.

 

Annual Function and Sports Celebration of Bal Niketan

Bal Niketan a primary school run by DLW Womens Welfare Organisation celebrated its Annual Function at DLW Stadium on 10th February 2010 with sports competition, different types of pyramid & intricated yogas and also presented an attractive colourful cultural programme by students. On this occasion, chief guest Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager said that this school provides a qualitative education to the children of the officers and employees and also provide them a way of bright future and making them ideal citizen of future.

 

On this occasion, Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation took salute of the impressive march past by the contingents of schools green, red, yellow and blue house as well as position holders. Thereafter, the children of Bal Niketan presented a colourful cultural programme. In which they presented welcome song, picnic dance, nursery rhymes, barby dance and aboriginal dance etc. which mesmerised the audience. On this occasion, sports competition like Frog race, Ball collection, 50 meter, 100 meter, 200 meter race & 200 meter relay race as well as makeup race, spoon race, mathematical race, hooping race and three legs race etc. of the students of different classes were also organised.

On this occassion, Shri K.K. Saxena, GM and Shri Niraj Kumar, CME gave away awards to the students for their various academic and sports activities. Sumayla of class 5-B was announced the most meritorious student of the school. While Vikasji Srivastava of class 4-A was given the running shield. The students who secured first, second & third position in sports, cultural and other activities & who stood top in their classes were also awarded. Rank holders as well as schools childrens Firoj Akhtar, Sakshi, Siddhatha Singh, Sumayla, Simran & I. Surya Shashank were also granted scholarship. The winners of this annual sports competition were awarded by Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation and their names were announced by Smt. Rita Mitra. Welcoming the guests and guardians Smt. Rubi Singh, Secy., Bal Niketan presented the annual report of the school. Earlier, the annual function was started with the releasing of balloons by Smt. Durga Saxena.

On this occasion, a large number of HODs, officers, employees, students, teachers & guardians witnessed the programme. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Smt. Monica Srivastava, Treasurer, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation and Smt. Shobha conducted the whole programme efficiently.

 

Annual Function of Chetna

Chetna, a school for handicapped children run by DLW Womens Welfare Organisation celebrated its 14th annual function on February 19th with the brief colourful cultural programme presented by schools children. The function started with the lighting of lamp by chief guest Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation. Blessing the children on this occasion Smt. Saxena said Chetna is indulging in making the children self-dependent by educating and providing them vocational training. She further added that by getting such training the handicapped children can easily join the main stream of the society. She said that these children need not only sympathy, but also love and positive support from others. Smt. Saxena urged the parents of these children to give full support them and hoped that Chetna will continue welfare and rehabilitation work of these children in future also.

Earlier, a colourful cultural programme was also presented by the children including Durga Stuti, Nritya Natika, Imking pearls, Chair Race etc., which was highly appreciated by the viewers with the thumping noise. Smt.Saxena gave away prizes to the students and honoured the teachers for rendering their excellent service to the humanity. She also distributed the dividend earned from the selling of hand made things made by the students like mash, besan, candle, duster and toys etc.

On this occasion members of the DLW Womens Welfare Organisation, teachers, guardians and children, officers & employees were present in a large number. Smt. Monica Srivastava, Treasurer, Chetna proposed the Vote of thanks and welcoming the guests Smt. Rakhi, Principal, Chetna conducted the whole programme efficiently.

 

Flower and Vegetable Show at DLW

29th flower and vegetable show was organised on 17th & 18th February, 2010 at DLW Stadium. It was inaugurated by chief guest Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager on 17th February. On 2nd day at 18th February, Shri Saxena gave away prizes to the winners and runners of the show. On account of maximum points, DLW edged past BHU and was declared overall champion.

Over 2805 varieties of plants flowers and vegetables were displayed by about 151 participants in the show. As many as 15 Running Challenge Trophies were given in this show for different items. Out of which two each were bagged by host DLW, BHU, Cantonment Board and Hotel Taj Ganges, followed by N.E. Railway, N.C. Railway, 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Sansar Nursery, Shri Manoj Singh and a DLW officer Shri A.K. Sharma, CMgM and an employee Shri Anil Kumar one each. Besides, Shri Manoj Singh received the shield for decorating best marriage mandap. The Alinka variety rose displayed by Sansar Nursery was declared as King of the Show while the rose of Christian Dyer variety displayed by the Cantonment Board was adjudged as Queen of the Show. Earlier, Smt.Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens 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 Mukta Sharma, Secy., DLW Womens 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, N.C.Railway, Hotel Taj, State Bank of India, School of Management Science, District Horticulture Dept., Cantonment Board, Tibetan University/Sarnath, Bawatpur Air-port, Central Jail and Varanasi Development Authority. Besides reputed hotels, schools and different nurseries also participated in this exhibition. On this occasion HODs, Members of DLW Womens Welfare Organisation, Officers, Staff Council Members and employees were present in a large number. Earlier, the convener of the show Shri M.S. Kutiyal, Chief Engineer welcomed the chief guest with presenting a bouquet. Shri T.K.Dey, Dy. 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 Prasad, Assistant Engineer.

 

Endo-trainer kit to DLW Hospital

Under its social services and welfare programmes, Diesel Locomotive Works Womens Welfare Organisation (DLWWWO) donated an endo-trainer kit to DLW Hospital. Apart from this machine, DLWWWO also donated a fridge for the kitchen of hospital. These two items were dedicated to the hospital by Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLWWWO in a simple ceremony at the hospital on Republic Day. Besides, Smt.Saxena also distributed fruits, Horlicks, towels etc. to about 80 indoor patients at hospital. On this occasion Smt. Mukta Sharma, Secy., Smt. Shashi Narayan, Treasurer, DLWWWO and other members were also present.

The endo-trainer kit is used by the doctors and para-medical staff to trained themselves in conducting the operations on abdomen and genital organs of women through laparoscopic method. The machine is used for same purpose as simulator and with the use of this machine the hospital will be provide specialised laparoscopic surgery facility to its patients.

 

National Open Unit Rally and Grand Camp Fire at DLW

National Open Unit Rally of Bharat Scouts & Guide was organised at Diesel Locomotive Works from 1st to 5th February, 2010 under the auspices of NE Railway State Organisation and DLW District Organisation. During the five day Rally the cadets of Scouts & Guides were imparted special training related to scouting like building suspension bridge and watch tower from ropes and bamboos and other different type of programmes like group discussion, slogan writing and peace march etc. were also organised. Scouts & Guides, who came across the India participated in this rally. The rally concluded with the variety of colourful cultural programmes presented by the Scouts & Guides in Grand Camp Fire held on 04th February at Auditorium (Cinema Hall).

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Shri Lalit Mohan Jain, National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides said that the objectives of the Scouts & Guides were not only to develop personality and character by instilling ideas and discipline among the youth but also to encourage them to save the Indian cultural and serve the people. Presiding over the function, Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager praised the Scouts & Guides for helping the youths in their character and personality development. He said that Scouting helps the youths in their mental, physical and intellectual growth. He called upon all the employees of DLW to send their children to join the Scouting. On this occasion, expressing his view Shri Rakesh Tripathi, Chief State Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides also highlighted the activities of the unit and said that it plays an important role in strengthening the society and nation. During the programme chief guest Shri Jain also released the Souvenir of Bharat Scouts & Guides.

The Camp Fire became alive with a variety of colourful cultural programmes like Welcome Song, Kumaoni Dance, Tribal Dance, Rajasthani Dance, Kawwali, Yoga, Karnataka Folk Dance, Bundeli Dance and Bhangra presented by the Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers who came from across India. Whole programme was very attractive and eye-catching, who mesmerized the audience.

Earlier, Grand Camp Fire started with the lighting of camp fire by chief guest Shri Jain and president Shri Saxena. The programme was attended by Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer alongwith other principal officers, office bearers of DLW Womens Welfare Organisation, other officers, staff council members, employees, their families, members of scouts and guides in a large number. Shri Manoj Pandey, District Commissioner/Scout welcomed the guests and Shri Shiv Prasad Mishra, Assistant State Secy., NE Railway proposed the vote of thanks. Brief report on the activities of Scouts & Guides was presented by Sushri M.N.Machamma, Assistant Director, North Zone and Chief of the Camp, while impression of the rally was presented by Sushri Vibhu Mishra of Madhya Pradesh. Whole programme was conducted by Shri Ashok Srivastava Maharshi State Organising Commissioner/Scout.

 

Cancer detection camp & exhibition held at DLW

A cancer detection camp and seminar was organised at Diesel Locomotive Works Central Hospital on 20th February. On this occasion, expressing her view Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation said that now days the cases of breast, cervix and other cancer among the women have been increased but these diseases are curable today, if it is checked on primary stage. She expressed hope that the seminar would help in creating awareness among the people about cancer.

Addressing the seminar the key speaker and Chief Medical Director, Indian Railways Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Varanasi Dr.P.K.Mishra highlighted symptoms, treatment and prevention of cancer in his presentation. He said as per survey it is found that 45% cases of cancer, in which 20% cases among women are caused by consumption of tobacco. He also gave details about mouth and skin cancer apart from breast and cervix cancer among the women.

Welcoming the guests and speakers Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. Padam Singh expressed hope that the seminar, exhibition and camp would create a lot of awareness among the people in DLW about cancer.

Earlier, the seminar was inaugurated by Smt.Durga Saxena, Shri A.K.Mittal, Controller of Stores, Smt. Mittal, Dr. Mishra, Dr. Singh, Smt. Mukta Sharma, Secy., DLW Womens Welfare Organisation and Dr. S.S.Negi, Sr.DMO with the lighting of lamp jointly. The whole programme was conducted by Dr. S.S.Negi, Sr.DMO and he also proposed the vote of thanks.

On this occasion, Smt Saxena also inaugurated the cancer awareness exhibition by cutting the ribbon. The camp was attended by Dr. H.S. Patra, Dr. Bharti Divya, Dr. Japmala Mazumdar and other medical officers. On this occasion, as many as 85 people were examined for mouth, skin, breast and cervix cancer.

 

61st Republic Day Celebration at DLW

61st Republic Day was celebrated at DLW Stadium with its traditional gaiety and enthusiasm. Amidst large gathering of staff, officers and their families, Chief Guest Shri K.K.Saxena, General Manager unfurled the National Flag. Thereafter, he took salute and inspected the parade of the contingents of RPF, St. Johns Ambulance Brigade, Civil Defence, District Scout & Guides, Inter College Scout & Guides and Junior Red Cross.

To mark the occasion an attractive cultural programme was also presented by the students of DLW based schools attired in colourful dresses and put spell on the viewers. The programme included patriotic song, action song, folk dance etc., which was highly admired by the viewers. The colourful programme concluded with the Vote of thanks proposed by Shri Pradeep Mishra, PRO and Shri Amlesh Srivastava conducted the whole programme efficiently.

On this occasion Chief guest Shri Saxena also inaugurated the newly extended CAD-II hall at the Design office building. Thereafter, chief guest Shri Saxena, Smt. Saxena & other principal officers plantation of saplings at the Officers Guest House lawns. The celebration wound up with the GM along with Smt.Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Womens Welfare Organisation and members as well as principal officers and Staff Council members distributed of fruits, Horlics and towels packets to indoor patients at DLW Central Hospital.

 

National Safety Week at DLW

National Safety Week was observed under the auspices of DLW Safety Cell from 04th to 11th March. The safety week concluded with a seminar on Safety on 10th March at Technical Training Centre Auditorium. Presiding over the seminar Shri K.K.Saxena, General Manager said that along with achieving the increased present and forthcoming targets, our responsibility is also that the employees achieve the production target without any industrial and individual hazard.

Railways Cancer He termed the safety measurement supreme as production target and safety are complementary to one another. Shri Saxena said that any mishap directly affect the production and added that it lays impact directly and indirectly on employees, their families and the entire DLW. He said that we should make efforts that our each day is safety day and added that we should also make efforts that there is no any mishap in DLW. On this occasion, Shri Saxena also released the Safety Bulletin -2010 published by DLW Safety Cell.

Speaking on this occasion, Chief Safety Officer Shri M.K.Gupta apprised the employees of precautions to be taken to avoid mishap. He also appraised about safety instruments, safety facilities available in DLW and safety rules & regulations as well as the consequences, in case of the violation of safety norms. The Joint Secy./Staff Council Shri Chote Lal laid emphasis on strengthening the safety measurements with the co-ordination of DLW administration and employees. On this occasion, representative of famous company M/s 3M, manufacturer of safety equipments also made

presentation on safety and their products. Earlier, the programme started with the lighting of the lamp by GM Shri Saxena, CME Shri Niraj Kumar, COS Shri A.K.Mital and FA&CAO Shri N.P.Pandey jointly. On this occasion S/Shri, Vivek Kumar, CME/P, A.K.Sharma, CPO, A.K.Singh, CMgM, Hardai Narain, FA&CAO/TOT, D.L.Kamble, CPM/Mod., V.R.Mishra, CMM/P, Satish Kumar, CQAM, Sanjay Katiyar, CPM/TOT, Dr. Padam Singh, CMS, other officers, staff council members and employees were present in a large number. Welcoming the guests and speakers Shri Manoj Kumar, WM/P conducted the whole programme efficiently. While Shri Madan, Senior Safety Officer proposed the vote of thanks.

 

General Manager, DLW flagged off 258th loco of the year

Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi turned out its 258th locomotive of the financial year 2009-10. Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager flagged off this flower bedecked and painted in resplendent colour scheme loco on 1st April, 2010 with performing rituals in a simple ceremony. It is worthwhile to mention here that this year Railway Board had given a production target of 250 locomotives to DLW. Breaking all its previous records, DLW manufactured 258 locomotives against this i.e. 8 locomotives over to the target.

110 most modern microprocessor controlled EMD locomotives having AC-AC Traction are also included in this figure, which is also the highest ever production of such type of locomotives and a break through for DLW. Last year DLW had manufactured 80 such type of locomotives.

This above mentioned EMD design WDP4 locomotive no.-20101 is being sent to Bhagat ki Kothi shed of N.W. Railway. It will not be out of course to mention here that out of these 258 locomotives 26 locomotives of WDS6 and WDG3A series have been supplied to Non Railway Customers like TISCO, Paradeep Port Trust, SAIL, Vishakhapattanam Port Trust, Haldia Dock etc.

On this occasion Shri Niraj Kumar, CME, Shri A.K. Mittal, COS, Shri Vivek Kumar, CME/P, Shri N.P. Pandey, FA&CAO, Shri A.K. Singh, CMgM, Shri S.K. Arya, CEE, Shri D.L. Kamble, CPM/Mod., Shri V.R. Mishra, CMM/P, Shri Atulya Sinha, CDE, Shri Hridai Narayan, FA&CAO/TOT, Shri Satish Kumar, CQAM, Dr. Padam Singh, CMS and other HODs, officers and employees and Staff Council members were present in a large number.

 

Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration at DLW

Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration was organised on 15th April at DLW Technical Training Centre Auditorium. Paying rich tribute and highlighting the contributions of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar chief guest Shri K.K.Saxena, General Manager said that the Dr. Ambedkar had strongly opposed the caste system prevailing in Hindu religion and devoted his entire life for welfare of Dalits and weaker society. He further expressed that the ideals and teachings of maker of the world's biggest Constitution Dr. Ambedkar will always be remain relevant for the society and urged the people to follow the path shown by him, as it would be the real tributes to Baba Saheb.

On this occasion, Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Niraj Kumar said that Dr. Ambedkar advocated social equality in the society and education to all. Expressing his views, Chief Personnel Officer Shri L. B.Rai said that Ambedkar's personality was too great that he fought against social evils and raised the slogan "Sikshit Bano! Sangathit Karo!". To mark the occasion, Chief Quality Assurance Manager Shri Satish Kumar threw light on Dr. Ambedkar's life and said that previously Dr. Ambedkar was known as Ambe Wadekar.

He stressed to change the social infrastructure. On this occasion S/Shri Ram Aasre, Sr.Personnel Officer, Chote Lal, Joint Secretary, Ravindra Prashad, Member/Staff Council and office bearers of backward class unions also expressed their views and paid floral tributes to Baba Saheb. Earlier, the programme started with the lighting of lamp and garlanding the picture of Baba Saheb by chief guest Shri K.K. Saxena, Shri Niraj Kumar and Shri L.B.Rai jointly.

On this occasion, S/Shri A.K.Mital, Controller of Stores, N.P.Pandey, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, R.N.Mishra, Chief Mechanical Engineer/M, A.K.Singh, Chief Marketing Manager, D.L.Kamble, Chief Project Manager/Mod., Hardai Narain, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer/TOT, Atulya Sinha, Chief Design Engineer, Dr. Padam Singh, Chief Medical Superintendent, other officers, staff council members, office bearers of DLW SC/ST Association, OBC Association and employees were present in a large number. Shri N.N.Pathak, Dy. Chief Personnel Officer/HQ conducted the whole programme efficiently while the vote of thanks was proposed by Shri A.B.Sahay, Sr. Personnel Officer.

 

55th All India Inter Railway Men's Cricket Championship

Under the auspices of Railway Sports Promotion Board, DLW Sports Association organised 55 All India Inter Railway Men's Cricket Championship quarter final, semi final, hard line and final matches from 05th to 15th April 2010 at DLW Stadium & BHU Gymkhana Stadium, all the matches were played on two day 90-90 overs basis and the final match was played on three day 90-90 and 45-45 overs basis. 08 teams from different Zonal Railways and Production Units like WR, Mumbai, CR, Channai, NFR, Guwahati, SWR, Secunderabad, RWF, Banglore, NCR, Allahabad, CR, Mumbai and ECR, Hazipur participated in this championship.

It was inaugurated by Shri Niraj Kumar, Chief Mechanical Engineer and President, DLW Sports Association by introducing with the teams. The three-day final match Central Railway, Mumbai vs. Western Railway, Mumbai was played from 13th to 15th April at DLW stadium. In this final match, Western Railway won the match consecutive third time by 6 wickets and ran away with the coveted trophy, followed by Central Railway, Mumbai. While North Central Railway, Allahabad & Northeast Frontier Railway, Guwahati got third & fourth place respectively.

At the closing ceremony, chief guest Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager honoured the winner and runner teams by giving away trophy and medals to them. Western Railway, Mumbai bagged winner cup & gold medal, whereas Central Railway, Mumbai got runner cup & silver medal, followed by bronze medal to North Central Railway, Allahabad. While, Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Women's Welfare Organisation presented mementos to the Umpires and Referees. She also gave away Man of the Match award to Shri Pradeep Sachan (Eastern Railway). To mark the occasion, Shri Niraj Kumar Chief Mechanical Engineer and President, DLW Sports

Association honoured the employees by giving away prizes, who helped in organising the event. On this occasion, Shri A.K.Mital, Controller of Stores as well as other HODs, officers, employees, and viewers were present in a large number. The detailed report on the championship was presented by Shri A.K.Sharma, General Secy., DLW Sports Association, while the whole programme was conducted by Shri R.A.Jamili, Secy./Cricket.

 

Railway Week Award Distribution Ceremony at DLW

55 Railway Week Award Distribution Ceremony was organised on 16th April at DLW Auditorium (Cinema Hall). On this occasion Shri K.K. Saxena, General Manager gave away awards to 101 meritorious officers, supervisors and employees for their commendable performances in their respective fields during the year 2009-10. Speaking on this occasion Shri Saxena felicitated employees, supervisors and officers, who won the awards for their achievements in various spheres. Shri Saxena said that he had heard that the DLW facing many challenges had achieved a lot of successes. After assuming office here he found that the officers and employees working here are dedicated and it was their sincere dedication, they had made 258 locomotives during just completed financial year against the biggest ever target of 250 fixed by Railway Board for the year 2009-10 for DLW.

Highlighting the achievements of DLW, Shri Saxena said that in this era of globalisation the demands of high horse power locomotives have increased and to fulfill the demands, DLW has been producing high horse power EMD locomotives in which it has showed remarkable growth in recent years. He said that in 2006-07 it had produced 39 such type locomotives, while 59 locomotives in 2007-08, 80 locomotives in 2008-09 and as of now 110 locomotives in 2009-10 and dedicated to the nation. He further added that in the field of marketing, DLW had successfully supplied 26 locomotives to Non-Railway customers in the financial year 2009-10 and earned Rs. 182.41 crore revenue. During the year supply order for 31 locomotives and 01 DG sets worth Rs. 268 crores approx. has also been received from NRCs.

At present, DLW has secured purchase orders for supply of 44 locomotives and 04 DG sets from Non-Railway customers. Besides, the orders for 11 locomotives to Non-Railway customers and 19 locomotives to Sri Lanka are under active consideration. It is also mationable here that the first time DLW has supplied microprocessor controlled WDS6 locomotive equipped with creep control and microprocessor governor to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (SAIL), Vishakhapattanm last year in November.

Earlier, welcoming the guests, Chief Public Relations Officer Shri Shivendra Mohan, highlighted the glorious history of Indian Railways and said that since its inception in the span of 157 years, Indian Railways has made several records of progress and achievements. In comparison to 2008-09, Indian Railways income had increased by 8% in 2009-10, while earning from fares and freights by 8% and number of passengers by 5%. Congratulating the DLW employees he said that Railways are lifeline of our country and our DLW made locos energies this lifeline.

Earlier, the function started with the lighting of lamp by Shri Saxena, GM, Shri Niraj Kumar, CME and other HODs jointly. Important among those who were present on this occasion were Shri A.K.Mital, COS, Shri N.P.Pandey, FA&CAO, Shri Vivek Kumar, CME/P other HODs, Smt. Durga Saxena, Chairperson, DLW Women's Welfare Organisation, Smt. Madhulika Kumar, Vice Chairperson and members, officers, staff council members, employees and their family members and friends in a large number. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Shri Pradeep Mishra, PRO, while Amlesh Srivastava conducted the whole programme efficiently.

 

DLW - committed to a green future

DLW is a premier production unit of Indian Railways engaged in manufacture of diesel-electric locomotives. NTPC, SAIL, TISCO, Cement Corporation, Port Trust to name a few, apart from Zonal Railways itself, are amount its customers, Besides these it has its presence in several nations i.e. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tanzania, Sudan, Senegal, Malaysia, Vietnam, Angola It is a unique diesel-electric loco manufacturing premises equipped with technology of both M/S. ALCO (American Locomotive Company) and M/s.EMD (Electromotive Diesel Inc.) of USA under the same roof. Today DLW is the largest producer of ALCO design locomotives in the world and aims at producing more EMD design locomotives per year than the EMD facility itself in USA. DLW is presently geared up to accept the challenge on two fronts- challenge of 250 diesel loco production as well as the challenge to protect and conserve the mother Nature, the environment.
Always being a leader, be it on the front of quality, environment or health & safety, DLW is already certified with ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS 18001 for Health & Safety, a rare distinction of having acquired all the three management systems. The concern for environment protection at DLW, along with the flora & fauna, is palpable the moment one enters inside its campus. The moment one enters DLW, a drop in temperature of 3 to 4 degree Celsius from the outside area is palpable.

Being conscious of our commitment towards the nature and environment protection thereby, DLW installed three treatment plants way back in 1989 itself in tandem with Ganga Action Plan initiated by Government of India viz. STP (Sewage Treatment Plant), IETP (Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant), CTP (Chromium Treatment Plant) for treatment of discharged human wastes, contaminated & mixed POL (Petroleum oil and Lubricants) and treatment of hazardous chromium respectively. The treated water, thus collected, is released for agricultural and gardening purposes.
Catching up with the international challenges and in order to meet our environmental obligation, DLW accredited itself with ISO 14001 certification, as early as 2002. This moment was another milestone in our commitment to the society. In line with this certification targets have been framed. Which are at par with global norms as far as water, air, exhaust-emission, work-place environs, hazardous waste levels et al are concerned. Periodical internal audits and management reviews are conducted; it is in this backdrop that a well defined, documented policy for Environment is in place at DLW.
As far as protection of environment inside the workshop and work-place is concerned, we believe in the age old adage - what gets measured gets done. All the important parameters for quality of air viz. monitoring the quality at stack, work-area environment & emission are done by the laboratory approved by CPCB at periodical intervals. For any decline in quality immediate corrective and preventive actions are resorted to.
Apart from treatment of water mixed with effluent at STP, IETP & CTP, the treated water thus collected is also being subjected to stringent tests as per extant norms, before being released for agricultural/gardening purposes. The drinking water is also periodically tested to ensure that the same is potable as per IS 10500; in order to ensure that the same is safe and no hazardous element is present there.

The adoption of Environment and Occupational Health and Safety Management System 18001 in 2005 has also helped us for better and efficient solid waste management. All the wastes are segregated at the very initial level into three categories viz bio-degradable such as paper, wood, cotton clothes, jute etc, non-biodegradable such as plastics, polythenes, rubbers etc. Which are auctioned off for recycling?

Special care is given to the hazardous wastes like chromic acid, TCE (Trichloroethylene), paint sludge, acid of different kinds, alkalis & so on. Acids and alkalis, after being used, and acid-salts and base-salts thus formed, are neutralized and then only discharged to IETP. In order to protect the soil and water table, the petroleum products like oil, grease, thinner, paint etc are not allowed to spill on the floor, instead they are collected in drip-trays as per ISO standards.
Water is a precious resource, which is becoming scarcer day by day. DLW has committed itself to water harvesting programme to project this resource. DLW has already made more than 300 soak pits as part of its water harvesting drive. All the major buildings have been provided with water harvesting arrangement.

Noise pollution in India, unfortunately, goes unnoticed and unabated mostly due to the ignorance about its serious ramifications. The higher decibels of noise initially damage the human organs like ears temporarily. Long-term damages are, however, very serious, leading to permanent hearing-loss, deafness, increase of blood-pressure & heart palpitation. This is also a notifiable disease under schedule (3) of Factory Act, 1948. We have identified five places where noise levels are at the threshold of work-place limits-in the range of 75 to 90 decibel. Periodical monitoring of noise levels are ensured at these sensitive regions and continuous presence of the operators is restricted accordingly. Use of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipments) like ear-plugs and ear-muffs has been made mandatory.

Tree plantation is a religion at DLW-being done regularly, especially on the festive occasions like 15th August, 26th January, Environment Day & so on. Last year also, more than 5000 saplings were planted and there are over 1.05 lakh plants/trees in and around DLW. Around 5000 Jatropha plants are on the verge of fruition in the campus. Jatropha Curcas is a source of bio-diesel, the eco-friendly renewable source of energy. It might be a small step towards energy security and harnessing of renewable source of energy, but it will go a long way in achieving self-sufficiency in energy resources as also in environment conservation. Non-renewable fossil-fuels like diesel and petrol are already depleting, apart from putting on adverse strain on the environment. Our vision is to plant thousands of Jatropha saplings every year around the residential quarters as well as on both sides along the roads.
DLW reaffirm its commitment to a greener and cleaner future alongwith the energy and environment conservation.