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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre of excellence: IRIMEE set to train next-gen engrs in mechatronics
Patna: Railway officials and technical experts have welcomed the announcement by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during his recent visit to Jamalpur that the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE) will be developed into a centre of excellence. As part of this initiative, the institute will begin admitting students for advanced training in mechatronics from 2026. Established in 1888, IRIMEE has a long-standing legacy as a premier training ground for Indian Railways' mechanical and electrical engineers. Since 1927, it has provided specialised training to railway officers and later played a key role in grooming elite candidates through the special class railway apprentice (SCRA) programme in mechanical and electrical engineering, according to railway sources. "This transformation will make IRIMEE a hub for cutting-edge technological education. It will be open to bright young minds from outside the railways, offering training that matches global standards," Vaishnaw said during his announcement at IRIMEE last Friday. According to East Central Railway's chief public relations officer (CPRO), Saraswati Chandra, the upgraded IRIMEE will focus on mechatronics, a multidisciplinary field that integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science and control engineering, to equip students for the rapidly evolving demands of modern industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 자신이 전략의 달인이라고 생각하시나요? 레이드 섀도우 레전드 무료 체험 Undo "The move reflects the railway ministry's broader vision to modernise infrastructure and human resource capabilities in line with India's ambitions to become a global leader in advanced manufacturing and smart mobility," he said. With this expansion, IRIMEE is expected to attract a large number of talented people from across the country and further strengthen its status as a premier institution. The CPRO added that the Vaishnaw has already announced adequate funding for the comprehensive development of IRIMEE as the most advanced centre for high-tech training.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vaishnaw meets Nitish, unveils key rly projects
Patna: Railway minister , who also holds the portfolio of information and broadcasting and electronics and information technology, met CM at the latter's official residence in Patna on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The two leaders held discussions on the progress of ongoing railway projects in the state. Earlier in the day, Vaishnaw visited Jamalpur in Munger district, where he laid the foundation stone for a project to expand the wagon periodical overhauling (POH) capacity at the Jamalpur railway workshop. The ministry of railways, in a statement, said, "The railway minister laid the foundation stone for the Rs 78 crore wagon POH capacity augmentation project at Jamalpur workshop." The project is expected to increase the POH capacity from 545 to 800 wagons per month, an addition of over 255 wagons, which is expected to improve wagon availability and operational efficiency. During his visit, Vaishnaw inspected various sections of the workshop, including the wagon manufacturing and crane units. "He reviewed the production of BOXN wagons, DLCS wagons and brake vans equipped with toilets. At the crane section, he examined a newly manufactured 140-tonne crane, an eight-wheeler tower car and the Jamalpur Jack, key icons of this workshop," the statement added. Vaishnaw also visited the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), where he addressed staff and released a booklet outlining plans for the development of infrastructure and training facilities in welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechatronics. The initiative involves an investment of Rs 350 crore. "Our govt, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, is working towards a paradigm shift. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The railway budget for Bihar has increased from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 10,000 crore," the minister said. He also cited upcoming projects such as the redevelopment of 98 railway stations and additional schemes worth Rs 1 lakh crore, along with the laying of 1,832 km of new railway lines in Bihar over the last decade. On his way to Jamalpur, Vaishnaw conducted a window-trailing inspection from Patna and issued directives to railway officials. He was accompanied by Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lallan Singh) and Bihar deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. At Jamalpur station, he also reviewed redevelopment work worth Rs 30 crore and provided instructions to officials.
