Rajeev Bhatt’s career has been marked by an impressive track record of leadership and strategic vision. Previously associated with prestigious organizations like The Hindu Group of Publications and New India Abroad, Rajeev has proven his expertise in leading editorial teams, shaping impactful content strategies, and executing high-caliber communication campaigns on both national and international platforms. His keen understanding of the evolving media landscape and digital engagement is complemented by his deep commitment to quality storytelling and journalistic integrity.

Commenting on his appointment Rajeev Bhatt shared “I am honored to join the India Communication Forum and contribute to its vision of shaping the future of communications in India. I look forward to working with the ICF team to build a dynamic platform that not only provides insightful perspectives but also fosters the growth of communication professionals in this fast-evolving landscape”

Previous to joining ICF, Rajeev worked at Concept PR India Ltd. There, he pioneered digital media initiatives, including the launch of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s WhatsApp channel, which now engages over 2.7 million followers as a critical communication tool for government welfare initiatives. His proficiency in digital content creation, event photography, and CMS management has enabled him to produce high-quality visual narratives for government, corporate, and public sector clients.

Rajeev holds a degree in Mass Communications from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi, and a Master’s degree from Guru Jambheshwar University. His specialization includes Media Management, Public Relations, and Crisis Management, which have underpinned his success in previous leadership roles. As a seasoned professional, he has honed his skills in creating compelling, multi-platform content that drives engagement and resonates with diverse audiences. Rajeev’s extensive career also includes coverage of high-profile national and international events, from parliamentary sessions to significant trade events such as the World Economic Forum and India Expo Centre’s International Trade Show. His interactions with global leaders and industry icons, including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, and Gautam Adani, have enriched his strategic understanding of global communications.

As Editor-in-Chief, Rajeev will be advancing the India Communication Forum’s mission of providing cutting-edge insights and fostering meaningful dialogues in the communications field. His leadership is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a deep understanding of media trends, and an unwavering focus on elevating the standards of Indian communication through quality, innovation, and strategic foresight.

With Rajeev Bhatt at the helm, ICF looks forward to a new chapter of growth, engagement, and excellence in communications, further solidifying its role as a thought leader and trusted resource within the industry.

About India Communication Forum (ICF)

The India Communication Forum (ICF) is a leading platform committed to advancing the communications field in India. Through thought leadership, industry insights, and strategic collaborations, ICF aims to support and empower communication professionals, contributing to growth and innovation within the sector.

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This is an invitation for two packet Global Competitive bids to procure 3 Phase propulsion equipment (electrics) with passenger and operator related peripheral items suitable for maximum service speed 160 kmph speed with 50 % powering (8 Motor Coaches out of 16 cars in the formation as per clause no. 1.3.12 of RDSO Specification no. RDSO/PE/SPEC/EMU/0196–2019 (Rev.0).

Bids can be submitted till 1415 hrs on 24th March 2020. A Pre-bid conference will be held on 23/01/2020 at 10.30 Hrs. in the meeting room at the Design & Development Building, Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. The procurement shall be done in accordance with extant “Make in India” policy of DPIIT, Government of India.

In order to improve upon the passenger throughput by way of higher acceleration/ deceleration and reduction in turnaround time, Indian Railways have planned to introduce passenger train sets with distributed powering, working on 25000 V single phase 50 Hz OHE system. This project is driven by corporate mission of providing semi high speed trains with service speed of 160 KMPH having world class technology and passenger amenities.

All coaches in Train set will be Chair Car type for day travel. All the Train sets will be provided with cab AC in DTCs , above roof HT equipment, 25 KV Roof through HT cable assembly with associated accessories like insulators, jumper cables etc, fully air-conditioned passenger compartment with vestibule arrangement, automatic plug doors with retractable footsteps, automatic intercommunication door, PAPIS consisting of in coach displays, speakers, side destination boards etc, luggage racks with reading lamps, direct lighting (for passengers) and diffused lighting (for luggage racks), continuous LED light fixtures, modular pantry equipments and GPS antenna in all coaches, Mobile/laptop charging sockets in the passenger seats, CCTVs and Emergency talk back units with networking system in all coaches.

The tender will be two packet single stage bid, where the bidder has to submit electronic bids for the technical and financial bid simultaneously. The technical bid will be opened first and the offers found eligible will be categorised as qualified. The offer not complying with the essential technical and commercial requirement of the tender will be declared as in- eligible for award of contract. After evaluation of the technical and commercial suitability of offers for placement of order, the Financial bid will be opened for these Technically suitable offers.

The revised specification takes care of the improvements pointed out by Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety in the prototype rake and will provide more reliable service along with ease of operations and improved passenger comfort. These light weight energy efficient trainsets will have a ride index of less than 3.5 against the earlier value of less than 4, which will improve passenger comfort even for longer journeys. These optimized trainsets will also be suitable for operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the electrics will be tested for continuous operations at 160 kmph.

A residual acceleration value of 0.1 ms2, which is double the earlier value of 0.05 ms2, will enable the trainset to reach the top speed of 160 kmph in maximum 140 seconds. The new trainsets will provide an actual saving of 20% in journey time and all equipment are suitable for flooding conditions.

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