Saturday, June 28, 2008

BHEL made country proud: Jha

Union minister for Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, Raghunath Jha visited various manufacturing blocks in BHEL, Bhopal and took keen interest in the electrical equipment manufactured by the Unit. He was given a warm welcome by the employees, Trade Union Representatives, Supervisors and Executives in large number.

The minister in his brief address said that the affection and warmth shown by the employees will remain forever with him. Appreciating the role of BHEL, Bhopal in the progress of the country, he said that the Navratna BHEL, Bhopal, a world class company has made the country proud.

Jha during his visit of the factory, dedicated CNC Turn Mill in Block-II. The state of art machine will boost up production of quality products, reduce cycle time of production and thus lead to greater productivity. The machine will help to do jobs performed at six places at one place.

Earlier, Jha made a visit to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. He apprised him of the ongoing expansion plans of BHEL, Bhopal, technology upgradation, and installation of state of the art imported machines in the plant to increase productivity. He also said

that BHEL has signed a JV with Nuclear Power Corporation and new Blocks will be constructed at Bhopal Unit to manufacture Nuclear Turbines.

The Chief Minister highly appreciated the ongoing capacity addition and expansion by BHEL, Bhopal and said that BHEL's role in the growth of Madhya Pradesh has been commendable. Madhya Pradesh Govt stands with BHEL, Bhopal and is ever ready to cooperate with the Company.

The minister also addressed general managers and senior officers of BHEL in a meeting. RK Singh, Executive Director apprised him of the on-going activities and future plans of BHEL. Prabhat Kumar, General Manager (P&D) made a presentation on the glorious past, vibrating present and bright future of the Unit. He in the presentation highlighted how BHEL, Bhopal set new benchmarks in all fields during fiscal year 2007-2008 and excellent performance during the first quarter of this financial year.

Jha congratulated BHEL employees and Management for historic growth of more than 20% in all fields and a brilliant performance during the first quarter of this year. He said that Management Employee relation in the unit is an example for the entire industrial sector.

He along with other senior officials planted saplings at Basant Park in Berkhera.



source:
http://www.centralchronicle.com/20080629/2906022.htm

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