Jindal Group Chairman Naveen Jindal Visits CLW, MoU Possibility

ASANSOL. Jindal Group Chairman and MP Naveen Jindal visited Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW). He is exploring the possibility of purchasing railway engines from Chittaranjan and exporting them to several countries, including South Africa. He was accompanied by his officials and RITES officials. He gathered information about the factory's modern technology, locomotive manufacturing process, and production capacity. Relevant information was provided to him under the leadership of General Manager Mohit Chandra. He inspected the Engine Cell Shop, Bogie Shop, Traction Motor Shop, and Electric Loco Shop. He stated that the Jindal Group needs locomotives and has come to explore the possibility of purchasing them from CLW. He expressed satisfaction with the factory's production system and technical infrastructure, stating that purchasing locomotives from CLW and exporting them abroad could be a significant business opportunity for the Jindal Group. However, Left unions have expressed apprehension about the privatization of CLW regarding this visit.