Team News Riveting
Raipur, September 17
H D Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, visited SAIL- Bhilai Steel Plant on Tuesday.
He was accompanied by Amarendu Prakash, Chairman (Steel Authority of India Ltd.). Anirban Dasgupta, Director I/c (SAIL-BSP), Anjani Kumar, ED (Works) and Senior Officers of the Plant welcomed H D Kumaraswamy, and Amarendu Prakash upon their arrival at Bhilai Steel Plant. Kumaraswamy also took part in Vishwakarma Puja at the Plant.
This was Kumaraswamy’s maiden visit to Bhilai Steel Plant after assuming the office as Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel. Also, it was the first time that Amarendu Prakash visited Bhilai Steel Plant after taking charge as Chairman of Steel Authority of India Ltd., on May 31, 2023.
At the outset, Kumaraswamy and Amarendu Prakash reached the Safety Excellence Centre, where they were briefed about necessary safety instructions for visiting the Plant. During the Plant visit, Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister took keen interest in operations at Modex Units, including Battery 7 and 8 of Coke Oven and Coal Chemicals Department, Blast Furnace-8, Steel Melting Shop-3, and Universal Rail Mill.
The Minister witnessed the production of hot metal at BF-8, production of crude steel at SMS-3, rolling of the world’s longest 130-metre rail at URM. Vijay Baghel, Member of Parliament (Durg) was also present at URM.
It was followed by visit to Ispat Bhawan where during an interaction with a cross-section of Senior Officials, an Overview Presentation on highlights of the performance, process of steel production, and Application of BSP’s products in projects of National Importance, CSR and HRD Initiatives, Employee Engagement Initiatives and other areas was made. Kumaraswamy interacted at length with SAIL officials.
“I am satisfied to see the progress achieved by SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant in the Steel Sector as regards its performance, products, and homely working atmosphere. BSP is not only producing high-quality steel but also contributing amply to the growth and development of the nation and the entire Chhattisgarh Region. I urge you to continue your journey with hard work and utmost dedication, and take Chhattisgarh further ahead in the field of education and Healthcare,” Kumaraswamy told officials.
Amarendu Prakash apprised the Union Minister about various Awards and Accolades earned by BSP Employees in National and international Quality Circles and stated that Bhilai Steel Plant is the Flagship Unit of SAIL. Bhilai being a cosmopolitan city is like a Mini India with people from various regions of the country living in harmony with each other, added Amarendu Prakash.
Anirban Dasgupta stated that the Safety Circles as initiated by SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant are also working efficiently in line with Quality Circles. Besides safety it focuses on quality, productivity, motivation, and Communication, said Shri. Dasgupta.
Kumaraswamy and Amarendu Prakash, who are on a two-day visit to Bhilai, also interacted with Officer’s Association, SC/ST Association, OBC Association, and Worker’s Union including Bhilai Ispat Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Steel Employees Union (INTUC), and Hindustan Steel Employees Union (CITU) at Ispat Bhawan on 17th September 2024.
