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| Circular number | Commercial Circular No. 226 /2015 |
|---|---|
| File number | No. 2015/TG-I1/531/1 |
| Date | 2015-06-16 |
| Type | Commercial Circular |
| Topic | nfr-eauction |
| Currency | Historical — likely superseded |
| Official PDF | indianrailways.gov.in |
Policy for Installation of Water Vending Machines (WVMs) on IR Water vending machine should provide water as per specifications laid down
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No. 2015/TG-I1/531/1 New Delhi, Dated: 16.06.2015 The Chief Commercial Managers, All Indian Railways. The Chairman and Managing Director, IRCTC, New Delhi. (Commercial Circular No. 226 /2015) Sub: Policy for Installation of Water Vending Machines (WVMs) on IR. OBJECTIVE The objective of this policy is to lay down guidelines to make available potable drinking water of prescribed standard to willing customers at affordable price through Water Vending Machines (WVMs) at stations. 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 LOCATION AND TYPE OF WVMS Water Vending Machines can be installed only in stand-alone mode by reputed manufacturers or their franchisee holders or authorized agents at stations. Availability of water at stations to be confirmed by division and type of filtration to be decided after study of contaminants in the water available at the station. The WVMs should have multiple dispensing tapes to facilitate maximum passengers to avail the facility simultaneously. SCALE OF PROVISION OF WATER VENDING MACHINES: For ‘Al’ and ‘A’ category stations, 1 WVM in case it is located in middle of the platform and 2 WVMs in case they are located at ends of the platforms. For ‘B’ and ‘C’ category stations, 1 WVM in case it is located in middle of the platform and 2 WVMs in case they are located at ends of the platforms. For ‘D’ and ©’ category stations, minimum | WVM and a maximum of 2 WVMs at the station. Provision of WVMs in the Concourse area" fiag’S prevent spillage and consequent unélean ambieriCe,Agy 2.5 2.6 2.7 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Any increase in the numbers of WVMs, as stated in para 2.1 to 2.4 above, may be permitted based on requirement only with the approval of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). The number of WVMs in a platform and their location will be decided by the Railways with the approval of DRMs. However, priority should be accorded to provide them at locations where General Coaches can have easy access. WVMs can be installed even at banned stations (stations where providing new stalls are banned), taking due care to avoid congestion on the platform with the approval of General Manager of the Zonal Railway. The DRM may prepare a master plan for installation of WVM for the entire division and hand over the same to IRCTC for implementation at all categories of stations. ADVANTAGES OF WATER VENDING MACHINES Pure Water Presently, drinking water at stations is generally supplied through water booths/water coolers after carrying out requisite treatment /disinfection as per requirement. On select stations, R.O. drinking water units have also been provided. In addition, packaged drinking water through departmental and licensee operated units is supplied. In the initial phase, those platforms of the stations which are already provided with R.O. drinking water units supplying free water may not be provided with water vending machines. Pure water will be dispensed through these highly mechanized machines for the passengers at an affordable price. Water dispensed through the vending machine should conform to BIS specifications IS: 10500:2012 (specification for drinking water) test requirement within desirable limit. The water may be provided from the WVM in a container without seal. Hygienic Service Dispensing potable water through the Machines being highly mechanized, is helpful in providing pure water to a large number of customers efficiently and hygienically. The water should be frequently /regularly checked (at least once a month) through suitable device by the Health Inspector / Medical Personnel. Reduction in sale price as compared to Packaged Drinking Water WVMs will provide pure drinking water in a much less price as compared to packaged drinking water. Quality and quantity Microprocessors and interlocks will ensure correct quality and quantity. ‘ye , 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Better Maintenance of Sales Record All machi
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