BHEL to take over BHPV

The Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels (BHPV) will be taken over by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) after October 21, said the Union minister for heavy industries, Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh, quoting an assurance given by the Prime Minister.

Mr Deshmukh who was here on Friday visited the BHPV and held discussions with the company officials and later told reporters that the company would regain its past glory shortly. “I am aware of the problems of workers including permanent employment for R-series workers and implementation of wage revision which were already discussed with the officials concerned. All main problems would be solved in another five month’s time,” he added.

Earlier, the minister was given a warm welcome by the BHPV employees at the airport. Before meeting the leaders of recognised trade union, Parirakshana Front and others, Mr Deshmukh planted saplings on the premises of the administrative building. Among others, the RS member, Dr T. Subbarami Reddy, Ms Anakapalli MP Mr Sabbam Hari, BHPV managing director Mr S. S. Gupta, the BHEL director Mr Satya Dev, executive director Mr Sankar, joint secretary, ministry of heavy industries Mr Rajiv Bansal and director Mr Sridharan accompanied the Union minister.



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