GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (ATCT AERTT) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (oT rar) (RAILWAY BOARD) (043 TE) New Delhi, Dated: 15.08.2023 General Managers All Zonal Railways & PUs ‘Sub: Provision of Air-conditioning in Railway Offices, Duildings and other Railway centres, Ref: Board’s fetter of even no, dated O1.12.20216. Vide Board’s letier under reference, directions were issued regarding provision of Air conditioners in Railway offices, buildings, other centres, wherein Railways were empowered to decide on their own the requirement of airconditioning with approval of Divisions! Railway Manager (DRM)'General Marager (GM), 2. In this regand, itis important to mention that proper working conditions a1 warkplace are important for efficient working of personnel. This ineludes mataining proper temperature of the work place which can be achieved at most of the work places through provision of adequate ventilation atong with air circulation ty pushing stuffy and warmer air out of the room and providing breeze inside. 3. Further, itis to mention that energy conservation is ene of the stratcies being adopted by Indian Railways 10 achieve its mission of becoming Net Zero Carbsn Emitter by 2030. ‘Therefore, in order ta achieve this, any addition of electrical loads should be critically evaluated efore installation. However, based on local conditions, Railways can decide on their own the requirement of air-conditioning with approval of Divisional Railway Manager (URM}tieneral Manager (GM). Thty isres with the opprovat Competent Authority, Phone: 01 1d 7845419 tmuil-vbelectricalcem@ gmail.com Room Na, 102, Rail Bhawan, Raisina Road, New Dethi-1 10001