RWF Celebrates World Environment Day
· Free Press Journal
Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) celebrated World Environment Day with enthusiasm, marking the culmination of a fortnight-long series of environment-centric activities.
Manoranjan Pradhan, General Manager, RWF, was the Chief Guest in the Worl Environment Day function held on 05/06/2026. In his address, Pradhan brought out the environmental sustainable initiatives and future road map for RWF.
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Rail Wheel Factory has achieved significant milestones in the field of sustainability and environmental conservation through a series of innovative and eco-friendly initiatives undertaken across the factory premises. These measures reflect RWF’s continuous commitment towards energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental protection in line with national sustainability goals.
Among the major initiatives, RWF has successfully implemented sand reclamation processes, contributing towards conservation of natural resources. Conversion of oil-fired furnaces and LPG-based scrap cutting systems to PNG has resulted in reduction of specific greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting cleaner industrial operations.
To address water sustainability, rainwater harvesting systems have been developed, helping the factory move towards self-sustenance in process water demand. Energy conservation measures including installation of 100% LED fittings, solar-powered pipelines and streetlights have considerably enhanced energy efficiency across the campus.
RWF has also expanded the use of renewable energy through installation of 2 MW rooftop solar systems and solar-powered office infrastructure, enabling approximately 25% of the overall energy demand to be met through renewable sources.
Further strengthening operational efficiency, implementation of power factor improvement, PLC systems and various process efficiency measures has enabled energy-efficient steel melting operations aligned with global standards under EU-530 norms, achieving 540 kWh/MT energy consumption levels.
In a major environmental initiative, RWF has developed a Miyawaki Forest with nearly 35,000 saplings, contributing towards carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement and creation of a greener ecosystem within the factory premises.
These initiatives reaffirm Rail Wheel Factory’s dedication towards sustainable industrial development and environmental responsibility while contributing to the vision of Green Railways and a cleaner future.
Dr. Hariharan Chandrashekar, Founder of Alt Tech Foundation and a prominent Ecological Economist, one of the Guest Speaker, spoke on varied subjects covering works to be done to achieve self reliance in water, conceptual environment friendly building, storage of surface water etc.,
Ms. Sharon D’Souza, Founder Green Xpert and a Sustainability Consultant elaborated and deliberated on the very use of sustainable materials like cotton bags, steel water bottles and pens in daily life.
Anand Swaroop, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, spoke on the sustainable production processes already adopted by RWF, highlighting the conservation of vital natural resources such as energy, water, and sand.
Events such as Prabhat Pheri, Swachhta Abhiyan, and Nukkad Nataks performed by trainees and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, were also part of the fortnightly programme.
Photography and Presenting and Idea were also among the competitions organized for RWF employees and their wards.
A workshop on Kitchen Gardening by Amara Nanjundeshwara, Professor and HOD Vegetable Science, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore. The workshop received an excellent response and involvement by RWF employees and their faily members.
The event was attended by Govind Pandey, Chief Environment Officer, Principal Heads of Departments, senior officers, Jt. Secy. and Office bearers of Staff Council and employees of RWF.
Prizes were distributed by M. Pradhan, General Manager to winners of various competitions held as part of the Environment Day celebrations.