RAIL WHEEL FACTORY: Meet on Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing & Operations

摘要

A one day meet on "Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations" was conducted by Rail Wheel factory Yelahanka on 17-01-2020, on the eve of the 40th Anniversary of its dedication to the nation by the then President of India Late Shri Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy. Chief Guest for the meet was Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Member Rolling Stock Railway Board. In his address, he highlighted the important aspects of Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing and Operations on Indian Railways. He stressed on the transformative initiatives required to be taken to identify potential of application of artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing while ensuring responsible environmental sustainability with a goal for carbon neutrality and attempts to be E-energy positive. He cited the example of initiatives taken by Indian Railways in RWF, MCF, ICF, Workshops and also the bio- toilets in Railway Stations etc. He appreciated the gathering of established players from the Industry, academia, innovators etc., all under one roof.