Centre has issued mandatory parameters for electrical components used in metro rail systems.
Giving a push to the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Centre has mandated parameters across India such as elevators, escalators, tunnel ventilation and environmental control system (ECS).
The directions issued by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said the states have to adhere to the parameters if they seek financial assistance from the Central government in executing the metro projects. The idea behind the move is to achieve uniformity in technical specifications of electrical items used by the metro rail systems for having standardised procurement and indigenisation.
In an interaction with New Indian Express, a ministry official informed that these specifications have been issued under ‘Make in India’ initiative. He further stated that procurement shall be governed by ensuring minimum 50 per cent local content in compliance to public procurement.
The electrical components used in metro rail systems include lifts, escalators, tunnel ventilation and ECS—which constitutes an air-conditioning system, ventilation system and station smoke management—power supply and traction system and electrical and mechanical system.
The parameters list various types of lights, depending on the location of installation, at underground stations. It mandates LED lighting at underground stations and parkings for energy efficiency.
