A senior delegate team from Kirloskar Electric , led by Mr. K. Jagannath, Associate Vice President, Power Generation Group participated in the Event " Energy Needs of Indian Railways" at New Delhi on 11-12 April 2016. The event was co-sponsored by Kirloskar Electric Company. K. Jagannath briefed the delegates of the conference on "Design & Development of high energy electrical products" & made a detailed presentation on products specifically tailored to Indian Railways. The main aim of the "Energy needs of Railways conference " was to focus on energy savings in both Traction & Non traction areas.

Honorable minister of Railways Mr. Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu enunciated the mission of Railways in energy saving and sought the active participation of Industries to make the vision a Reality. Mr. A. K. Kapoor Member Electrical from Railway Board also brought out in his deliberation the measures of energy saving which Railways is focusing in Traction & Non Traction areas.

To summarize, The primary objective of the conference was to dwell up on all the methods of energy saving including giving impetus for non-conventional energy sources like Solar & wind. In this direction it was felt that Usage of the modern sophisticated equipments like Static frequency converters, static VAR compensator & load balancing converters can facilitate energy saving.

Indian Railways expressed their keenness to further enhance the association with Kirloskar electric in the areas of Traction & Non Traction.

• Energy needs of Indian Railways Apr 11-12 , 2016 at Delhi A conference cosponsored by Kirloskar Electric
• Honourable Union Minister of Railways Mr. Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu addressing the delegates of Energy Needs of Indian Railways through a video conference Apr 11-12,2016 at Delhi
• K.Jagannath AVP from Kirloskar Electric briefing the delegates in the conference on Design & Development of high energy electrical products tailored for Indian Railways
• Senior officials of Rail Coach factory Kapurthala paid a visit to Kirloskar electric Stall