First consignment of LHB wheels flagged off from FWP of RINL

19 Oct 2022 CW Team

Sanjay Singh, Secretary (Steel), has lauded RINL for their efforts in realising PM’s vision in Atmanirbhar Bharat and developing Brand India. At a function held at the Forged wheel plant (FWP) of RINL at Raebareli, Sanjay Singh flagged off the first consignment of LHB wheels to the Indian Railways in the presence of Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL; Ruchika Chaudhary Govil, Addl. Secretary to the Ministry of Steel, and a host of other dignitaries.

Earlier, Singh inspected the forged wheel plant of RINL and expressed happiness at the collective, cohesive and dedicated commitment of RINL in manufacturing the much needed LHB wheels.

Speaking on the occasion, Singh expressed happiness at the dispatch of first consignment of LHB wheels to the Indian Railways and described it as a momentous occasion in the history of RINL. He expressed confidence that FWP will be a game changer for RINL. He said that it is yet another step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. He praised the forged wheel plant of RINL for its very high levels of automation and advised leverage the latest technologies for cost cutting.

Singh exhorted RINL collective to align its operations towards Industry 4.0 and obtain necessary certification and work towards exponential growth.

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