Bhopal

BHEL CMD visits under-construction solar plant at Govindpura

Staff Reporter

Nalin Singhal, CMD, BHEL on Saturday visited the under-construction 5 MW capacity Solar plant at Govindpura, A-Sector, reviewing the work-in-progress of the solar plant with the officers. He then held discussion with the executives and supervisors in the factory. Speaking on the occasion,Singhal stressed on the use of advanced technology and smooth work ethic to ensure timely completion of work.

He said that, today, BHEL is getting orders from Indian Railways, apart from Nuclear and Thermal segments. The company is also getting a lot of opportunities under the Self-reliant India campaign, under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister. Praising the employees of BHEL and the work culture here, he said that BHEL has always set new milestones by facing challenges successfully.

On this occasion, he answered various questions asked by the officers and supervisors while laying emphasis on the method & efforts to manufacture quality products through rational designs, thereby reducing material cost.

He appreciated the role of supervisors in production work in the factory and said that BHEL is like a family and BHEL management has always considered all its employees as an integral part of the family. The management is making every possible effort to ensure that the employees do not face any kind of inconvenience. He also said that we all have to work together with full commitment to take BHEL to newer heights.

Reviewing the progress of the under-construction solar plant at Govindpura, he said that it is an important step towards environment protection not only for BHEL but Bhopal also. It is worth mentioning that this solar plant, spread over an area of 20 acres, will produce 79 lakh kilowatts of electricity annually and will save about Rs 5.5 crore. An expenditure of about Rs 22 crores is estimated in the construction of this plant, being manufactured by BHEL.

After the interaction session with the officers and supervisors, Vinay Nigam expressed his gratitude for the suggestions extended and said that all such suggestions which are in the interest of the company will be implemented immediately. Turnover and profit is in the interest of all the employees and it is the sole objective of all the employees of BHEL.

Earlier, Rakesh Singh, General Manager (Materials Management) welcomed the CMD on the occasion.