cofmow will endeavour to be in command of strategic technologies that will enhance the capability of workshops and production units of the indian railways to reduce maintenance and production costs by:

• facilitating ir in developing investment plans for m&p, which balance investment brought forth by consideration of technological change (autonomous) and investment stimulated by increases in output or replacement needs (induced).
• providing an institutionalised system for implementation of m&p procurement plans of ir in a systematic, transparent and timely manner.
• assisting ir in successfully adopting advanced technologies and associated organisational concepts.

(s. a. singh)

chief administrative officer