Bhopal: The
transportation group of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, (BHEL),
Bhopal unit has once again created a landmark by developing a new
design of 167 kW DC traction motor for the prestigious project of
Kolkata Metro.
Since, the traffic density in the city has
further increased and commutating time expectations have also
reduced, a high power, more reliable version of the motor has been
designed for the new requirements. The motor is with Class 200
insulation system for compact construction and mounted on roller
suspension arrangement for higher reliability and low maintenance.
As a souvenir of New year, the first lot of
motors was handed over by the MK Dube, Executive Director, BHEL,
Bhopal unit to MC Pant, Executive Director, RDSO, Railways in a
elegant function organised in Traction motor manufacturing block on
the opening day of 2010.
The occasion was also graced by the
presence of GD Verma, GM (TPTN & CET), MK Shakya, GM(Quality&
Feeders), D. Sen, GM (P&D), RK Girdoniya, GM (HR), SV Chinchwadkar,
GM (SCR), D.Raina, GM (Tptn & Systems Engg.) and other senior
officials of BHEL, Bhopal.
It may be recalled here that since the
beginning of Kolkata Metro around 30 years back, BHEL has been
supplying complete electrics for the trains and these are
successfully running in the metro system providing comfort to the
people of Kolkata through a fast and easy mode of transport within
the city. The tradition of trust and confidence still continues and
BHEL has been again entrusted to supply complete electrics for 13
more rakes to be introduced for public service for the extension
project of Kolkata metro in Tollygonj - Garia section in the city of
Kolkata.
“New Year 2010”
Meanwhile, on the occasion of “New Year 2010”
Helping Hands & Blew Computers Center of BHEL Ladies Club organized
a colourful cultural programme. M K Dube, Executive Director, BHEL,
Bhopal graced the occasion as chief guest and Mrs. Bharti Dube,
president, BHEL Ladies Club, presided over the function. Vice
Presidents of various wings of BHEL Ladies Club, GMs of BHEL and
large number of employees of Helping Hands were present on this
occasion.
While wishing New Year, Dube said that while
fulfilling responsibilities under Corporate Social Responsibilities,
BHEL Bhopal is always dedicated for development and support of such
social organisations.
He appreciated the schemes of Helping Hands &
Blew Computers for uplifting the people, especially women from
economically weaker section of society. He said that women are good
managers and it is really appreciable the way they have managed
these organizations.
While highlighting the welfare and social work
done by BHEL Ladies Club for these employees, Mrs. Dube said that
all the members of BHEL Ladies Club are totally dedicated for the
development of the employees of Helping Hands. She also shared the
efforts BHEL Ladies Club made for providing employment to the
employees these social organisations.
While stressing on providing employment , she
said that what matters is providing respectful employment and BHEL
Ladies Club has made all its efforts for providing respectful
employment and protecting their rights.
On this occasion Dube also presented New year
gifts to the employees of Helping Hands. Employees of Helping Hands
presented various songs and cultural programme on this occasion.
Mrs. Manju Shukla conducted the programme.
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