BHEL has played a vital role in the progress and industrial development of the country and we are proud of the fact that today, where more than 50 per cent of power generation in the country is from BHEL manufactured equipment, more than half of the locomotives of Indian Railways have BHEL manufactured traction motors. Chandrayaan-3 is also equipped with batteries manufactured by BHEL and the role of BHEL in its construction has been appreciated.
These remarks were expressed by Dr. Nalin Singhal, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL while addressing the employees in a program organized at Sanskriti Bhawan. On this occasion, Rajeev Singh, Executive Director, BHEL, Bhopal, Anjula Singhal, Shashi Singh, all the General Managers, representatives of various trade unions and a large number of employees were present.
Dr. Singhal said that BHEL is a great engineering company and we have to further strengthen our confidence in our capabilities. BHEL is making full efforts for the success of "Make in India" and "Self-reliant India" campaign initiated by the Honorable Prime Minister. He said that BHEL has been a pioneer in the field of Make in India since 1960 and its products have earned a special place for their quality and reliability not only in India but in more than 80 countries of the world.
He expressed happiness over the fact that today BHEL has orders worth more than Rs 1 lakh 15 thousand crores which does not include taxes. Certainly this is a proud situation for BHEL. Four years ago, doubts were being expressed about the future of BHEL, but wresting on the incomparable engineering capability, experience and dedicated team effort, BHEL employees have overcome all the doubts of the industry and made profits by entering various new areas, expanding further engineering skills. Orders received from Indian Navy, Coal Gasification and orders placed by Railways to BHEL for manufacturing of Vande Bharat Train Sets have provided a strong foundation to its credibility in the market.
He urged the employees that we have to manufacture the best quality products at all costs while maintaining the trust of the customers and show the same promptness in after sales service. It is most important for us to fulfil whatever promise we make to our customers. He said that our success is complete only when our customers say that if BHEL has made any commitment, it will definitely be fulfilled.
On this occasion, Rajeev Singh said that BHEL was dependent thermal sector for years and despite many efforts, we could not free ourselves from being thermal- dependent. But under the leadership of Dr. Singhal, for the first time, BHEL not only entered new areas by diversifying its products, but also established its reputation there in a very short time. He praised Dr. Singhal for his project centric direction, customer satisfaction. He said that his leadership has instilled new confidence and enthusiasm in the employees and his guidance will definitely take the company to new heights.
At the end of the program, Mr. Avinash Chandra, General Manager (HRM&LGX) presented vote of thanks and highlighted the leadership achievements of Dr. Singhal.
Earlier, Dr. Singhal visited various blocks of the factory and Kasturba Hospital. He also met all the officers, supervisors and employees. He also answered various questions asked by the employees during the discussion session.