AUGUST-2015

Inauguration of Renovated Health Club

Shri Ashok Kumar Harit, General Manager inaugurated the renovated Health Club on 26 th

August, 2015, running under the auspices of Diesel Locomotive Works Sports Association.

Performing rituals he unveiled the inauguration plaque and cut

the ribbon of Health Club along with Smt. Sumitra Harit,

Chairperson, DLW Women’s Welfare Organisation as well as Shri

Ashok Kumar Singh, Chief Mechanical Engineer &

President/Sports, Shri Anil Kumar Sharma, Chief Quality

Assurance Manager & General Secy./Sports.

It is mentionable here that the Health Club located behind DLW Cinema Hall is well

equipped with modern and latest facilities for meditation, yoga, and physical exercises as

meditation hall with peaceful ambiance, rolling machine,

treadmill, cross trainer, elliptical, spinner bike, butter fly,

vertical press/end let, functional trainer, inner and outer thigh,

leg curls/leg extension, bicep curls/tricep extension, ab crunch

back extension machine, etc.

On this occasion Smt. Anuradha Singh, Vice-

Chairperson, DLW Women’s Welfare Organisation as well as members along with S/Shri A.K.Goel,

COS, Yogesh Asthana, CEE, Arjun Tabiyar, CPO, J.N.Pandey, FA&CAO, S.K.Jain, CMM/HQ,

R.B.Yadav, CE, A.K.Singh, CDE, P.Ananth, CME/M, S.K.Sagar, CPM/Mod., Sanjay Katiyar,

CME/Plant, N.S.Pangtey, FA&CAO/TOT, Manish Kumar Gupta, DGM, Md.Shahid, Sports Officer,

other officers, Staff Council members and employees were present in a large number.

Communal Harmony Day at DLW

Communal Harmony Day was observed on 21st August at DLW. On this occasion, Shri Ashok

Kumar Harit, General Manager administered the

Communal Harmony pledge to the officers and

employees. S/Shri A.K.Singh, CME, A.K.Goel, COS,

Yogesh Asthana, CEE, Anil Kumar Sharma, CQAM, Arjun

Tabiyar, CPO, K.B.Sahay, CME/P, V.R.Mishra, CMM/Eng.,

N.S.Pangtey, FA&CAO/TOT, R.B.Yadav, CE as well as

other officers and employees took the pledge in a large

number to maintain communal harmony and peaceful co-

existence in the society without any distinction of caste, creed, area, religion and language. Shri

Pravin Kumar, Dy.CPO conducted the programme.

In this connection, officers and employees in

different Shops at Workshop area, Stores/Depot and

other Offices inside the Workshop, Hospital and work

places of Colony area as well as Teachers and Students of

DLW Inter College, Central School, St. John’s School and

Bal Niketan also took communal harmony pledge.

Special Discussion Meeting of Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samiti at DLW

Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samiti (NRKS) held a special discussion meeting on 18th

August at Hall of Fame. Speaking on this occasion, chief guest Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Secy.-

Rajbhasha, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India said that since time immemorial Varanasi city

has been a centre of attraction for its glorious history of Hindi literature. Expressing satisfaction

over the progress review report of NRKS, he said Hindi is a

very easy language. He appealed the member offices to

popularize the same and apprised above the recent software

that can help to resolve the problem coming in computer-

generated works.

Presiding over the meeting Shri Ashok Kumar Harit, General Manager & President, Nagar

Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samiti, Varanasi focussed upon the activities NRKS and said that in the

last meeting, member offices were awarded with the Shields and Certificates by the Samiti for their

commendable performances in the field of Rajbhasha. Shri Harit also apprised about the

achievements of DLW in Rajbhasha and said that recently “Premchand Hindi Library” at DLW has

been computerised. Probably, this is the very first library, which is equipped with e-granthalaya

software and having barcode. Despite this DLW is organizing various programmes and bringing out

magazine to make the Rajbhasha practically dynamic. Shri Harit also assured of cent-percent

compliance of the implementation of Rajbhasha Adhiniyam by all member offices.

Earlier, welcoming Shri Srivastava, Secy.-Rajbhasha, Ministry of Home Affairs as well as

representatives of member offices, Shri Arjun Tabiyar, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari and CPO threw

lights upon the contribution of Varanasi in the progress of Hindi literature. While, Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Singh, Varistha Rajbhahsa Adhikari and Member Secy,/NRKS focussed upon the activities of NRKS

through presentation.

On this occasion, Dr. Markandey Ram Pathak, Registrar,

Banaras Hindu University, Shri Santosh Shukla, ADRM, NER, Dr.

Bijendra Singh, Director, Vegetable Research Project Office,

Varanasi, Dr. Devraj Singh, Registrar, Central Tibetan Institute,

Shri Ram Prakash Maurya, Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax,

Income Tax Office, Shri R.K.Verma, Joint General Manager,

Indian Airport Office, Shri R.P.Ram, Dy. General Manager, District Telecom Office, Shri R.B.Patel,

Dy. Director, All India Radio, Shri Rohit Kumar, Zonal Manager, Food Corporation of India, and Shri

Sudhanshu Shekher, Sr. District Manager, Life Insurance Corporation of India also expressed their

views and put-up the progress report of Hindi of their departments.

On this occasion, Shri Kumar Pal Sharma, Dy. Director in Charge (Implementation),

Northern Region, Rajbhasha as well as representatives of various central govt. departments and

autonomous organizations were presence in a large number. The programme concluded with the

vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Varistha Rajbhasha Adhikari and Member

Secy./NRKS.

69th Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August, 2015 at DLW Stadium with the

presentation of colourful cultural programmes by the children of DLW based schools. The

programme started with the hoisting of National Flag, followed by

the inspection of parade of Railway Protection Force, St. John’s

Ambulance Brigade, Civil Defence, Bharat Scouts, Guide, Cubs,

Bulbuls and Inter College Scouts & Guides by General Manager

Shri A.K.Harit. On this occasion, focussing upon the contribution

and sacrifices of freedom fighters for the freedom of the country

Shri Harit highlighted the production and other activities of DLW

including achievements of all the departments of DLW.

On this occasion, chief guest Shri Harit honoured the

President Certificate recipient cadets of Scouts & Guides by

handing over them President

Certificates as well as he gave away the prizes to the meritorious

students of DLW Inter College, who received maximum marks in

Inter, High School and Primary examinations. Shri Harit also

distributed useful equipments to the handicapped employees and

handicapped dependents of DLW employees.

The programme concluded with the distribution of fruit packets to the indoor patients of

DLW Central Hospital by Shri Harit along with Smt. Sumitra Harit, Chairperson, DLW Women's

Welfare Organisation, members and principal officers. On this

occasion chief guest Shri Harit also inspected the training center

of Bharat Scouts & Guides at Community Hall premises. The

programme wound up with the plantation of saplings at Surya

Sarovar by General Manager Shri Harit as well as Smt. Sumitra

Harit, Chairperson, DLW Women's Welfare Organisation &

members, HODs, officers Staff Council Members and employees.

JULY-2015

Independence Day Celebration at DLW

6th Jagran Film Festival held at DLW

Under the co-operation of DLW Cinema Club, 6th Jagran Film Festival was organised by

Dainik Jagran group from 24th to 26th July at Auditorium (Cinema Hall). The Film Festival started on

24th July with the premiere show of film “MASAAN”, produced by renowned film producer Shri

Anurag Kashyap and directed by Shri Niraj Ghaywan.

Earlier, the Festival was inaugurated by chief guest Shri

Yogesh Asthana, Chief Electrical Engineer with the lighting of

lamp along with film producer Shri Anurag Kashyap, Actor Shri

Sanjay Mishra, Actress Miss Richa Chadda and co-artists of the

film “MASAAN” as well as Controller of Stores Shri A.K.Goel,

Chief Personnel Officer Shri Arjun Tabiyar, Deputy General

Manager Shri Manish Gupta and other officers.

During the three-day film festival, 10 awarded and popular

films as HUNTERRR and LAJWANTI in Hindi CHOTODER CHOBI in

Bengali, BRIDGEND in English were screened on 25th July,

whereas on 26th July GEET GATA CHAL in Hindi, POST CARD in

Marathi, NADIYA KE PAAR, NH 10 in Hindi as well as BRAHMIN

BULLS in English were shown.

On this occasion, distinguished persons as well as officers, employees of DLW & Dainik

Jagran group including viewers from the adjoining areas and Varanasi city enjoyed the screening of

the films according to their choice in a large number.

LED bulb distribution camp

With the aim of energy conservation in Diesel Locomotive Works Township, a LED bulb

distribution camp is being organised from 26th to 31st July at Jalalipatti Sub-Station-3 (Near Kalyan

Kendra Health Unit). This camp is being organised under

the joint auspicious of DLW Electrical Department, Ministry

of Power, Govt. of India, Energy Efficiency Services Limited

and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited.

Shri Yogesh Asthana, Chief Electrical Engineer started the camp on 26 th July with the cutting

of ribbon. On this occasion, Shri K.M.Singh, Dy. CE as well as other officers, Staff Council members

and employees were present in a large number.

It is mentionable here that under the DELP scheme of

Govt. of India, implemented by UPPCL in Uttar Pradesh, all

the DLW officers and employees are taking advantage of this

scheme by producing photocopy of their Identity Cards.

Maximum 10 bulbs are being given to each employee @ `

100/- per bulb. Three years replacement warranty is also provided on these M/s. Crompton

Greaves made branded 7 watt LED bulbs.

JUNE-2015

“Kavya Sandhya” at DLW

Under the auspices of Rajbhasha Department a "Kavya Sandhya" was organised at DLW

Auditorium (Cinema Hall) on 24th June, 2015. Eminent poets and satirists participated in this Kavya

Sandhya.

Among the noted poets from Varanasi and outside, who

recited their poetries and satires in the meet were Shri Hari

Narayan Singh 'Harish' (Ghazipur), S/Shri Kamlesh Dwivedi

(Kanpur), Bhal Chandra Tripathi (Azamgarh), Akhilesh Dwivedi

(Allahabad), Fazihat Gahmari (Ghazipur), Kumar Pravin

(Ghazipur), B.R.Viplavi (Mughalsarai), Dinesh Chandra (Mughalsarai) and Hradai Narain (DLW).

Reciting their poetries they made a scathing attack on the present politics, social evils and

irregularities prevailing in the society. They covered a wide spectrum of themes on contemporary

life and were widely acclaimed by the audience. The poets mesmerised the audience by presenting

the lyrics in their own voice. Kavya Sandhya was conducted by the prominent poet critic Shri Hari

Narayan Singh 'Harish'. While, renowned poet Shri B.R.Viplavi (Mughalsarai) presided over the

Kavya Sandhya.

Earlier, Chief Guest of the programme Shri Ashok

Kumar Harit, General Manager as well as Smt. Sumitra Harit,

Chairperson, Smt. Anuradha Singh, Vice-Chairperson, Smt.

Shashi Narayan, Treasurer, DLW Women’s Welfare

Organisation and Shri Hradai Narain, Mukhya Rajbhasha

Adhikari inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp

jointly.

On this occasion, GM Shri Harit awarded 09 officers for giving maximum dictation in

Rajbhasha. Shri Harit also gave away awards to 16 officers

and employees for doing excellent and maximum work in

Hindi. In the Kavya Sandhya heads of the departments as well

as members of DLW Women’s Welfare Organisation, officers,

Staff Council members, employees and audience from outside

also were present in a large number. Earlier, Shri Hradai

Narain, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari welcomed the guests and

poets who made the evening splendid. Dr. Sanjay Kr. Singh, Varishtha Rajbhasha Adhikari

proposed the vote of thanks and Shri Amlesh Shrivastava conducted the programme efficiently.

All India Railway Civil Defence Meet at DLW

All India Railway Civil Defence Meet was organised at Diesel Locomotive Works on 22nd

June, 2015 at Hall of Fame. It was presided by Shri Alok Kumar, Director, Indian Railways Civil

Defence and Executive Director/Civil Engineering, Railway

Board. On this occasion, welcoming the office-bearers and

members of Civil Defence coming from different zonal

railways Shri Alok Kumar said that Civil Defence units are

always praised for their useful contributions and relief works

being done during the time of emergency. He expressed

hope that this conference will provide an opportunity to the

representatives attending the conference to share their views

and experiences with each other.

In this conference, Senior Civil Defence Inspectors of Eastern Railway, North Eastern

Railway, Western Railway, West Central Railway, Central Railway, South East Central Railway,

Southern Railway etc. participated and focussed upon the various agendas, for which Shri Alok

Kumar, Director, Civil Defence assured them to find out appropriate solutions of their problems.

On this occasion, presenting the progress report of DLW Civil Defence, Shri Panna Lal,

Controller, DLW Civil Defence and Dy. Chief Engineer threw light on the activities of the

Ogranisation. Shri B.L.Nag, Dy. Controller, DLW Civil

Defence and Dy. Chief Project Manager/Vehicle proposed

the vote of thanks. While, Shri N.K.Mishra, Chief Warden

welcomed the guests and Shri A.B.Mishra, Sr. Civil Defence

Inspector conducted the whole programme efficiently.

Earlier, Shri Alok Kumar, Director, Indian Railways

Civil Defence and Executive Director/Civil Engineering,

Railway Board inaugurated the newly built Indian Railways Civil Defence Training Centre and

inspected the facilities available in Training Center.

International Day of Yoga

On the occasion of International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2015, a huge Yoga training camp

was organised at DLW Stadium. Chief guest Shri A.K.Harit,

General Manager inaugurated the camp with lighting of lamp

along with S/Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, CME, A.K.Goel, COS,

Yogesh Asthana, CEE, Arjun Tabiyar, CPO and A.K.Sharma,

CQAM jointly.

In the camp Shri Satya Narayan Yadav, Yogacharya of

Archana Yogayatan (authrised by Ministry of Aayush, Govt. of India) demonstrated various

exercises of Yoga and also helped the HODs, officers, employees and their family members in

doing them various types of Yoga. Earlier, under the direction of Shri N.K.Verma, Teacher, the

students of DLW Inter College presented of the most difficult yoga postures.

On this occasion, a

workshop and documentary film

show on yoga was also organised

at Technical Training Centre

auditorium. Besides S/Shri Vivek

Acharya, Principal, Technical

Training Centre, Yamuna Prasad, Inspector and Shri Panna Lal, Member, Staff Council were

awarded for best performance in Yoga by CME Shri Ashok Kumar Singh.

Scholarship distribution and Bal Sanskritik Sandhya

Under the aegis of Staff Benefit Fund Committee, a scholarship distribution function was

organised at DLW Auditorium (Cinema hall) on 18th June, 2015, in which General Manager Shri

A.K.Harit gave away scholarship of `18000/- (Rupees Eighteen Thousands) each to the

sons/daughters of 102 employees, receiving technical

education. On this occasion, wishing a bright future to the

children, who received scholarship, Shri Harit said that DLW

has delivered message of transparency in society by publicly

distributing scholarships to the children of DLW employees

from Staff Benefit Fund.

To mark the occasion, DLW Cultural Association organised a colourful cultural programme

"Bal Sanskritik Sandhya" at Cinema Hall. In this programme, those children presented their skills

and performance, who received training in "summer presentation-oriented workshop" at DLW

conducted by DLW Music College. In the manner, children performed and showed how seriously

they received training. By showing their talents, they won the hearts of the viewers by presenting

Saraswati Vandana, Ganesh Vandana, Sargam Song, Group

Dances, Classical Songs, Dances and playing of Violin, Tabla

& Synthesizer, etc. The programme wound up with the

staging of play ‘Hiranyakashap Murder Case’.

At the end of the programme, guest of honour Smt.

Sumitra Harit, Chairperson, DLW Women’s Welfare

Organisation honoured all the Gurujans, who imparted

training to the children, by presenting them angavatram & coconuts. In the function, GM Shri Harit

declared cash award of ` 20000/- for DLW Cultural Association, ` 5000/- for Scouts & Guides for

dais decoration and ` 5000/- for Kathak artist Smt. Vasundhara Sharma individually as well as `

5000/- for accompanying cultural team who bagged third place in All India Railway Cultural

Competition.

Earlier, chief guest Shri Harit, guest of honour Smt. Sumitra Harit, Chairperson and Smt.

Anuradha Singh, Vice-Chairperson, DLW Women’s Welfare Organisation as well as Shri Ashok

Kumar Singh, CME, Shri Yogesh Asthana, CEE and Shri Arjun Tabiyar, CPO inaugurated the

programme by lighting the lamp jointly. On this occasion, welcoming the guests as well as

recipients of scholarships Shri Pravin Kumar, Dy. CPO and Secy. DLW Cultural Association

presented the annual report of the association. While, Shri Amlesh Srivastava conducted the whole

programme and Shri Subhro Mitra, Manager, Sangeet Mahavidyalaya proposed the vote of thanks.

On this occasion, officers, members of DLW Women’s Welfare Organisation, Staff Council Members,

employees and their family members were present in a large number.

1. Massive tree plantation drive was launched on Surya-

Sarovar under the leadership of Shri A.K.Harit, GM,

DLW, in which GM, HOD’s, officers and employees

planted saplings as well as tree plantation was also

done at technical training centre and RPF barrack.

Aproximate 200 trees were planted.

2. DLW Bharat Scouts and Guides taken out Paryavaran Jagrukta Rally (Prabhat-Pheri) holding

placards and banners having slogans on tree plantation and Environmental Protection.

3. A seminar on Environmental Protection was organized in Hall of Fame. Which was presided

over by Shri A.K.Harit, General Manager. In the seminar where Shri Yogesh Asthana, Chief

Electrical Engineer fo-

cussing upon the efforts of

DLW in the field of energy

conservation and solar en-

ergy, apprised about the

solar lights, solar water

heaters, LED lights installed in DLW and in this respects DLW’s future planning also, there

Shri R.B.Yadav, Chief Engineer focussed upon the background of Environment Day, results

of the unbalanced exploitation of natural resources, water conservation, water harvesting,

rain water collection process and DLW’s efforts for water

conservation through their presentations. Speaking on the

noise pollution Shri A.K.Singh, Chief Design Engineer ap-

prised about the DLW’s efforts in reducing noise level in lo-

comotives through his presentation.

4. At technical training centre, a symposium was organized on Renewable Sources of Energy,

in which apprentices were apprised about the above subjects through presentation, as well

as poster competition and quiz competition on Environment Protection were also organised.

Observance of Environment Day at DLW

MAY-JUNE-2015

Observance of Railyatri/Upbhokta Pakhwada at DLW

VENDOR MEET : Railyatri Upbhokta fortnight began with the vendor meet held on 26th May at

Technical Training Centre (TTC) Auditorium. Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, Chief Mechanical Engineer

presided over the meet. On this occasion Shri A. K. Goel, Controller of Stores welcomed the

officers and vendors. During the meet

representatives of M/s. Nike Engineering,

Varanasi, M/s. Bharat Forge, Pune and M/s.

Medha Servo Drive, Hyderabad and other

reputed firms apprised about their products

through presentations and discussed with the officers regarding their

problems facing in day-to-day works at DLW and its solutions. In the

meet officers of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises also

apprised the vendors about the beneficial plans running for them by

their Ministry. On this occasion an exhibition of loco components was

also set up at Stores/Depot. Firms’ representatives observed this

exhibition and discussed with the concerned officers regarding the displayed components.

SAFETY AWARENESS DRIVE : To aware the passers regarding the safety rules to cross the

level crossings, a safety awareness drive was launched on 26th May, 29th May, 2nd June and 8th June

at level crossings within DLW campus. In this drive under the guidance

of Shri Neeraj Jain, Chief Safety Officer, Shri Vinay Kumar and Shri

Vijay Yadav, Safety Officers along with the members of Railway

Protection Force (RPF), Civil Defence, St. John’s Ambulance Brigade,

Bharat Scouts & Guides and Trainee Apprentices apprised about the

people regarding the safety rules to cross the level crossing. They also

distributed hand-bills among people containing safety rules related to cross the level crossing.

HEALTH CHECK-UP CAMPS : DLW Central Hospital organized health check-up camps for

railway employees and their families as well as people of adjacent areas at Kanchanpur Railway

colony on 27th May, Bhulanpur Station on 30th May, Kakarmatta

Railway Colony on 03th June, West township on 06th June and RPF

Barrack on 09th June. In the camps Doctors checked-up high blood

pressure, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, height and weight and gave

them appropriate medical advice. On this occasion under the

leadership of Dr. S.S.Negi, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shankar Singh, Additional Chief Medical

Superintendent and his team examined the health of people in a large number. The members of

St. John’s Ambulance Brigade and Civil Defense also contributed their best in holding the camps

successfully.

YOGA TRAINING CAMPS : Yoga Training camps were organized at

Technical Training Centre Auditorium from 28th May to 09th June. In the

camps yoga trainers imparted training of Pranayam, Asana and Physical

Exercises to the officers, employees, instructors and apprentices as well

as delivered lectures on Yoga.

INSPECTION OF QUARTERS AND COLONY BY DLW COLONY INSPECTION TEAM :

DLW Colony Inspection Team comprising of the officers and employees of Civil, Electrical and

Personnel departments as well as staff council members inspected the

quarters of DLW colonies as well as adjacent areas. Under the guidance

of Shri Yogesh Asthana, Chief Electrical Engineer and Shri R.B.Yadav,

Chief Engineer, the Teams Inspected the quarters and near-by areas.

They also met the denizens of DLW and heard their grievances and

instructed the concerned employees for sorting-out their problems.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSES : Technical Training Centre is

running skill development camps for un-employed youths from 01st June

to 13th June, 15th to 27th June, 29th June to 11th July and 13th to 25th July.

In these camps youths will be imparted training of Carpentry, Welding,

Panting, Machining and Electrical etc.

SPECIAL DRIVE BY RPF : DLW Railway Protection Force started a special checking drive to

check the un-desirable activities inside DLW campus. Shri A.K.Singh,

Chief Mechanical Engineer and Shri Jitendr Srivastava launched this

special drive by flagging-off the patrolling party of RPF in presence of

Shri Manish Kumar Gupta, Dy.GM. The patrolling party searched the

people in DLW at different places and apprised them about the rules

and regulations to enter the premises and visiting the administrative

building, workshop and stroes depot.

WORKSHOP ON COURTESY TO DEAL WITH PENSIONERS : Under the auspices of DLW

Personnel department a workshop on “Courteous behaviour with the Pensioners” was

organized for the frontline staff dealing with the

Pensioners. Shri Arjun Tabiyar, Chief Personnel

Officer presided over the workshop. On the

occasion Shri Hridai Narayan, FA&CAO, Dr.

S.S.Negi, CMO, Managers of State Bank of India,

Bank of Baroda and the officials of DLW Pensioners’ welfare association as well as Pensioners in a

large number expressed their views and apprised the pensioners about the beneficial plans running

for them and also put up valuable suggestions to sort-out Pensioners problems.

CULTURAL PROGRAMME : To mark the Railyatri/Upbhokta

Pakhwada, DLW cultural association organized, a colourful cultural

programme (LOK-SANDHYA) “Bulliya ke gaon me” on 03rd June at

Cinema Hall. In which DLW artists presented folk songs, folk dances

as well as a comedy play “GABAR-GHICHORE” based on the rural

beck-ground was staged. Which were highly appreciated by the

audience.

SPECIAL CLEANLINESS DRIVE : Under the leadership of Shri A.K.Harit, General Manager,

DLW officers and employees launched a special cleanliness drive in

workshop premises on 06th June. In addition to it cleanliness drives

were also launched at Surya-Sarovar, Tagore Park, East & Central

Townships as well as in West Township on 02nd, 04th, 09th and 10th

June respectively. Civil defence and other organizations also

participated in this drive with their full attention.

FLAGGING-OFF CEREMONY OF 1500th HHP LOCOMOTIVE “GAURAV” : Hon’ble Minister

for Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu flagged-off flower bedecked 1500th HHP locomotive

“GAURAV” decorated in resplendent color scheme on 08th June 2015

at ceremonial ground in workshop premises with performing rituals.

Earlier he inspected the driver cab of locomotive along with hon’ble

Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha, member staff Shri

Pradeep Kumar, member engineering Shri V.K.Gupta and GM DLW,

Shri A.K.Harit as well as other principle officers. On this occasion

DLW also brought out a display advertisement in Pioneer, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Dainik

Jagran, Amar Ujala, Aaj, Hindustan and Rashtriya Sahara leading newspapers.

Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways flagged off 1500th HHP Locomotive ‘GAURAV’

Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways, Govt. of India flagged-

off 1500th HHP Diesel Locomotive ‘GAURAV’ in a grand ceremony at Diesel Locomotive Works,

Varanasi on 08th June, 2015. On this occasion, before flagging-off the flower bedecked locomotive

decorated in resplendent colour scheme, he inspected the driver cab of above locomotive along

with Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of state for Railways, Shri Pradeep Kumar, Member/Staff,

Shri V.K.Gupta, Member/Engineering, Railway Board, Shri P.K.Srivastava, DG, RDSO, Shri A. K.

Harit, General Manager, DLW and Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, Chief Mechanical Engineer, DLW.

During the inspection of locomotive Shri Prabhu was apprised about the salient features of the

locomotive ‘GAURAV’ by General Manager Shri Harit and Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Ashok

Kumar Singh.

On this occasion expressing happiness over the

performance of DLW, Hon’ble Railway Minister said that

equipped with latest technology, DLW built locomotives

are fulfilling their responsibility well as true partner of

progress. Lauding the technical skill of DLW’s workmen

Shri Prabhu said that Indian Railways has made

tremendous contribution in the development of country.

He complimented DLW as the “growth engine” of the

country and said Railway’s progress is the progress of the country. Shri Prabhu expressed

satisfaction over the progress of Expansion Project and the development of fuel cell hybrid

locomotive by DLW. He also instructed about the manufacturing of eco-friendly dual-mode Diesel

and Electric driven locomotive and thereafter triple mode Diesel-Electric-CNG driven locomotive

besides reducing vibration in trains as well as noise in locomotives as per the International

Standard.

Addresing the gathering in function, Shri Manoj

Sinha, Hon’ble MOSR said that along with the

production, upgrading its high horse power locomotives,

DLW has manufactured various types of high horse

power locomotives. These achievements of DLW’s

employees and officers are the hall-mark of their

dedication towards the work and adapt themselves

according to the newer challenges.

Welcoming the Hon’ble MR, Hon’ble MOSR along with the guests, officers and employees,

General Manager Shri Ashok Kumar Harit focused upon the achievements of DLW in locomotive

production, environment and future prospects. Shri Harit also threw light upon the development

work of Fuel Cell Hybrid locomotive as well as dual-mode Diesel and Electric driven locomotive.

Shri Amlesh Srivastava conducted the whole programme efficiently. On this occasion, Shri Ravindra

Jaiswal, MLA, Shri Shyamdev Roy Choudhary, MLA, Shri Kedar Nath Singh, MLC, Dr. P.Nag, V.C.,

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Shri A.K.Puthia, GM, NR, Shri Rajiv Mishra, GM, NER and Shri

P.K.Srivastava, DG, RDSO graced the programme by their benign presence, as well as HODs,

officers, Staff Council members and employees of DLW attended the programme in a large

number. This 4500 HP locomotive no 40235 is being pressed in to service at Puna Diesel Shed of

Central Railway.

On this occasion, Hon’ble Minister also met Shri Amar Singh, Joint Secy., Staff Council &

members as well as the representatives of other employees associations and office bearers of

SC/ST/OBC Association and received memorandum from them.