NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, AUG 14
Engine UTD-20 one of the three variants of Diesel Engines manufactured by Engine Factory, Avadi, is used for powering Sarath Vehicle. One of the main sub-assemblies of this Engine viz., Fuel Injection Pump, which is hitherto of import origin, has been fully indigenised by Engine Factory, Avadi in compliance with “Make in India” and “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” initiatives promoted by Government of India was dedicated to the nation on Friday, says a defence press release.
Hari Mohan, IOFS, DGOF & Chairman, Ordnance Factory Board has dedicated the fully Indigenised Fuel Injection Pump to the nation during “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Week” celebrations on August 14, through video conference from Ordnance Factory Board Headquarters, Kolkata, in the presence of R. Shyam Sunder, IOFS, General Manager, Engine Factory Avadi.
R. Shyam Sunder, General Manager, Engine Factory Avadi, has stated that 90% of UTD-20 Engine is indigenised and with the indigenisation of Fuel Injection Pump, monetary saving to the tune of Rs. 2.18 lakhs per engine has been achieved to the State exchequer.
Engine Factory Avadi, one of the 41 Ordnance Factories functioning under Ordnance Factory Board, under Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, manufactures three types of high power Diesel Engines for powering Armoured Tanks and Vehicles viz., Ajeya Battle Tank, Sarath Vehicle and Bhishma Battle Tank employed by Army, the release added.
