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What is the first 'Made-in-India' locomotive for export that PM Modi flagged off in Bihar?
PM Narendra Modi flagged off the first-ever 'Made-in-India' locomotive built for export to Africa's Guinea on Friday. As many as 150 state-of-the-art locomotives, valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore, will be produced at the Marhowra Diesel Locomotive Plant in Bihar's Saran district and will be shipped over the next three years read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a state-of-the-art diesel locomotive built in Bihar, set to be exported to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, marking a major step forward for India's global manufacturing and export goals. The locomotives were produced at the Marhowra Diesel Locomotive Plant, located in Bihar's Saran district, and are being touted as a key achievement under the country's 'Make in India — Make for the World' initiative. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD PM Modi, who is on his fourth visit to Bihar ahead of the state elections, took the opportunity to launch the locomotive. He also laid the foundation for several development projects worth Rs 9,145 crore during his stop in Siwan. 'I returned from abroad only yesterday. During this visit, I spoke to the leaders of the world's prosperous countries. All the leaders are very impressed with India's rapid progress. They see India becoming the world's third-largest economic superpower. Bihar is going to play a crucial role in this…,' he said. Features of India's first-ever export locomotive According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the locomotive flagged off on Friday is the first export unit built at the Marhowra Diesel Locomotive Plant in Bihar's Saran district. #WATCH | Siwan, Bihar | Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant, for export to the Republic of Guinea, under the 'Make in India' initiative. This is the first export locomotive manufactured in this factory. They are… — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2025 Speaking to ANI, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity (EDIP) at the Railway Board, explained that while the plant earlier manufactured locomotives solely for Indian Railways, an increase in capacity has now opened the doors to international exports. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We have received a big order from the Republic of Guinea, which requires standard-gauge locomotives. 150 locomotives will be sent to the Republic of Guinea over the next three years for their iron ore mine,' he said. Sandeep, Managing Director of Wabtec India, noted that the locomotives are a key part of Guinea's Simandou Project, considered one of the largest iron ore mining projects in the world. The project was awarded back in 2015, with Wabtec holding a 75 per cent equity stake and Indian Railways owning 25 per cent. Since production began, the plant has delivered 726 locomotives to Indian Railways, and now, 150 units valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore will be shipped to Guinea. The release said the locomotives are equipped with high-horsepower engines, an advanced AC propulsion system, microprocessor-based control systems, ergonomic cab designs, and incorporate technologies like regenerative braking. #WATCH | Bihar: PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first locomotive later today, which will be exported to the Republic of Guinea from the Locomotive Factory in Saran's Marhowrah. The locomotive factory in Marhowrah, Saran, is India's first Public-Private Partnership Project… — ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A senior Railways official, quoted by The Indian Express, called the moment a major milestone for the country: 'This moment marks a historic milestone. For the first time, a manufacturing unit based in Bihar is exporting heavy locomotive engines to the global market, firmly placing India on the map as a global railway manufacturing hub.' The official added that the success reflects India's push towards self-reliance and global competitiveness. This achievement echoes the vision of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, translating policy into tangible, global impact. With the slogan 'Make in Bihar – Make for the World', Saran is transforming from a small town to a symbol of India's manufacturing capability.' PM Modi's Bihar visit PM Modi kicked off his latest visit to Bihar from Siwan on Friday, where he inaugurated the Vaishali-Deoria railway line project, a major development worth over Rs 400 crore. He also flagged off a new Vande Bharat Express service, connecting Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This visit adds to a series of stops the Prime Minister has made in poll-bound Bihar this year. Earlier, he travelled to Bhagalpur, Madhubani, and Vikramganj (Rohtas) as part of his outreach across different regions of the state. A senior BJP leader told The Indian Express that more such visits are expected in the coming months. 'In election year, the PM has been travelling to every Bihar region, telling people about the central government's mega projects for the state. We are expecting more Bihar visits by the PM in the coming months.' With input from agencies
Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Heavy rainfall of lies & jumlas': Lalu Yadav shares AI video attacking PM Modi, CM Nitish; watch
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday lobbed a stinging jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar , who is a key ally in the NDA camp. In a video, a political satire targeted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and its leaders, including PM Modi and CM Nitish, in the context of the upcoming 2025 Bihar legislative assembly elections. The clip combined real and animated visuals, subtitles, and dramatic music to mock the NDA's political promises and campaign tactics. "Weather alert in Bihar's interest: Today, Bihar is experiencing heavy rainfall of lies, jumlas , and confusion, with hailstorms of false and tempting promises. Stay alert and cautious," Lalu wrote, sharing the clip on X. The video began with a black screen, setting a serious tone. The first visuals showed an elderly man sitting under an umbrella in a rural setting, possibly symbolising the common man seeking shelter from the flood of political promises. This was followed by a younger man holding an umbrella amidst a storm, suggesting the people's vulnerability to political deception. The satire sharpened as PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar were shown dancing happily under a broken bridge, symbolising incomplete infrastructure promises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Animated versions of the two leaders appeared with microphones, declaring, 'Today there will be a rain of promises in Bihar,' indicating the start of their campaign full of flashy but empty slogans. A weather warning flashed across the screen, humorously announcing, 'On June 20, there will be a rain of promises in Bihar.' The video then showed PM Modi speaking at a podium, with subtitles warning, 'Take out the umbrella! The lightning of lies will strike, the storm of announcements will roar.' Throughout the video, the elderly man with the umbrella reappeared, reflecting the struggle of the ordinary citizen. The video closed by repeating its core message -- that Bihar was witnessing a rain of promises, and it cautioned people to not be swayed by flashy campaigns. Overall, the video cleverly used humour, symbolism, and repetition to criticise the BJP's campaign strategies and warned voters against falling for grand but hollow promises. During his visit to Bihar's Siwan on Friday, PM Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects, while launching a fierce political attack on the Congress-RJD alliance. In his fourth visit to the poll-bound state this year, the Prime Minister flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant for export to the Republic of Guinea, marking the plant's first-ever export under the 'Make in India' initiative. The locomotive, equipped with high-horsepower engines, advanced AC propulsion, microprocessor-based controls, and regenerative braking, showcases Bihar's growing presence in global manufacturing. 'Now Bihar will be hailed in Africa too,' the Prime Minister said, adding, 'this district has created its space on the manufacturing and export map of the world.' Addressing a public meeting, PM Modi said, 'The NDA is carrying forward the mission of great men like Rajendra Prasad and Brajkishore Prasad.' He linked Bihar's growth to India's rising global stature, stating, 'Leaders of the world see India as the next economic superpower. Bihar will play a major role in this.' Taking aim at the opposition, he accused the Congress and RJD of being 'anti-Bihar and anti-investment.' 'The 'panja' and 'lantern' people together have hurt the pride of Bihar,' he said, referring to the symbols of the Congress and RJD. 'They looted so much that poverty became Bihar's misfortune... But Modi is not the one who becomes quiet after doing so much work. I have to do a lot more for Bihar. Those who brought 'jungle raj' to Bihar are looking for an opportunity to repeat their old deeds somehow. You have to be very cautious for the bright future of your children. People who are ready to put the brake on the journey towards a prosperous Bihar have to be kept at bay. .. These people used to raise slogans of 'gareebi hatao'. But the NDA government made it possible after you voted for us,' he added. 'The RJD-Congress mantra has always been the prosperity of their own families. For your children's future, keep such forces away,' he told the crowd, highlighting that the NDA government has provided over 1.5 crore homes with electricity and water connections, built 55,000 km of rural roads, and established more than 45,000 Common Service Centres.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
At Bihar rally, Modi slams Lalu for ‘insulting Babasaheb' — ‘People of Bihar won't forgive'
Slamming Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav for 'insulting Babasaheb', Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the people of Bihar 'will never forgive the party and its leaders'. Modi, who was speaking at a public meeting in Siwan, was referring to the recent controversy involving RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav alleged 'insult' to a portrait of B R Ambedkar. The controversy erupted after a video from Lalu's birthday celebration went viral, showing a party supporter allegedly placing Dr Ambedkar's portrait near Lalu's feet, prompting the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to write to Bihar's Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) about it Thursday. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have been trying to corner Lalu Prasad and the RJD over the row ahead of the Bihar assembly election. The election is due later this year. 'The Nitish government is responsible for bringing investments into Bihar,' he said at the public meeting. 'But the Congress and the RJD are against investment… We say 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas' but RJD believes in 'parivaar ka vikas',' he said, asking the public to 'vote out those who brought in jungle raj'. The National Democratic Alliance was working for inclusive development, he said. 'I recently met several country heads during my foreign visit, the entire world appreciating India for development,' he said. Significantly, this is his fourth visit to the poll-bound state since the beginning of this year and his third in the last three months. His last visit to the state in May involved a roadshow and the inauguration of a new airport at Bihta. He flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowrah Plant under the 'Make in India' initiative. Established in September 2018, the Diesel Locomotive Factory is a joint venture between GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec) and Indian Railways. The factory will export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to Guinea. He also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah Friday. At the rally, he also referred to his government's flagship 'Make in India' projects. 'Bihar will become the centre of 'Make in India' initiative,' he said, referring to the locomotive factory.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Make in India' export push! PM Modi flags off first state-of-the-art locomotive for Guinea from Bihar's Marhowra plant
Diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar (Image credits: Railways) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the first ' Make in India ' for export diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar, marking a significant milestone in India's rail manufacturing and export capabilities. Developed under the 'Make in India' initiative in partnership with Wabtec, the factory will export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to Guinea, supporting the Simandou iron ore project in West Africa. The deal, worth over Rs 3,000 crore ($345.9 million), was won through global competitive bidding. 5 things to know about 'Make in India' Indian Railways locomotives for Guinea The 4,500 HP locomotives feature AC propulsion, regenerative braking, and microprocessor-based controls, ensuring efficient long-haul freight operations. Their modular design simplifies maintenance and future upgrades. Each engine includes a fire detection system, eco-friendly emission compliance, and ergonomically designed cabins equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and waterless toilet. For synchronised operations, they are fitted with Distributed Power Wireless Control System ( DPWCS ). The Marhowrah facility supports broad, standard, and Cape gauge tracks, making it compatible with various international rail systems. Its flexible infrastructure has played a critical role in enabling export readiness. The locomotives will be delivered over three years—37 units in FY 2024–25, 82 in FY 2025–26, and 31 in FY 2026–27. The factory currently provides 285 direct jobs, while 1,200+ individuals are employed indirectly. Across India, the joint venture has created employment for over 2,100 people. This initiative boosts India's presence in the global rail market and reinforces India-Africa cooperation, while also contributing to economic development and industrial advancement in both regions. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi flags off first 'Make in India' Locomotive export to Guinea from Marhowrah Factory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first 'Made in India' locomotive being exported to the Republic of Guinea from the Marhowrah Locomotive Factory in Saran, Bihar. This factory, India's first Public-Private Partnership project under the Make in India initiative, is a joint venture between GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec) and Indian Railways. A total of 150 locomotives manufactured at this facility will be exported to Guinea, marking a major milestone for India's manufacturing and export capabilities. The event highlights India's growing global footprint in high-end railway manufacturing and international collaborations. Show more Show less
