DESPATCH OF 2500th 3-PHASE LOCO FROM CLW
Chittaranjan: The 2500th 3-phase passenger locomotive, WAP-5 bearing no. 35007 with hauling capacity of 6000HP was dedicated to the nation today by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works(CLW). The indigenous production of 3-phase, WAP-5, WAP-7 and WAG-9, locomotives was started in 1997 at CLW and first indigenous locomotive of this variant was rolled out in 1998. This 2500th locomotive will join the fleet of passenger segment and will serve the nation for 35 years.This is yet another milestone in the history of CLW.
MoU signed between CRPF, Aditya Mehta Foundation
New Delhi: The values that emerge from out of the confluence of the civil society and the Forces carry a lot of heft for the Force personnel. These humanitarian values of mutual care and support go a long way in re-engineering an enabling eco-system for the next-of-kins of the martyrs and also for those who get unfortunately disabled in the line of duty. Sharing his mind on the occasion of the signing of an MoU between CRPF and the Aditya Mehta Foundation to enable the ‘Divyang Warriors’ lead a self-esteem driven productive life in Hyderabad today, AP Maheshwari, DG CRPF said the world does throw up immense opportunities for us to grab. The only thing needed to gainfully harness these opportunities is to re-orient our psycho-behavioral dispositions accordingly. Making a reference to the innovative project envisaged in the MoU, Maheshwari said that the differently-abled personnel of CAPFs could explore myriad possibilities being offered through cyber platforms, artificial intelligence-driven digital platforms, para-sports and other artistic activities. He expressed the hope that such Force personnel will make the most of the re-skilling opportunities being opened up through the MoU.
BIS organises Meeting with Consumer Groups
New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi organised a meeting with Consumer Groups at BIS Headquarters, New Delhi on 13 March 2020. Consumer Groups across the country participated in the meeting and interacted with BIS. The meeting was an initiative by BIS to associate with Consumer Groups and to enhance interaction with consumers whom BIS considers as the major stakeholders. In his inaugural address Pramod Kumar Tiwari, DG, BIS emphasised on importance of making a common consumer aware and empowered. He stated that with the enactment of BIS Act, 2016, BIS has larger role to play in consumer welfare. He also added that consumer groups also have a definite role to play along with BIS in reaching out the consumers at large and creating a platform of communication between BIS and consumers. DG BIS informed them about the new initiatives with consumer focus such as consumer portal, making the Indian Standards available to the users free of cost. He also requested the members of the groups to provide contact details of other active consumer organisations for wider reach of BIS.