Railways winds up green fuel wing
The Hindu
IROAF was set up to promote alternative fuels for the national transporter
The Ministry of Railways has announced the closure of the Indian Railways Organisation for Alternative Fuels (IROAF), an enterprise headquartered in New Delhi, that was exclusively formed to promote green energy by introducing alternative energy, fuel efficient and emission-control technologies across the railway network. “The Ministry of Railways has decided to close down the Indian Railways Organisation for Alternative Fuels with effect from 7th September, 2021,” a Railway Board order said on Tuesday. The existing work handled by IROAF — Solar Power and Hydrogen Fuel Cell projects — was transferred to the Principal Chief Electrical Engineer and Chief Administrative Officer, Northern Railway. Placement and transfer of officers and staff would follow, the order said.More Related News
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