The Mineral Processing Department at CSIR - National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) inaugurated a four-day corporate training program on Mineral Characterization, Beneficiation, and Agglomeration (MCBA-2024). The event brought together executive trainees from various plants of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
In his welcome address, Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Director of CSIR-NML, emphasized the significance of such training programs in fostering innovation and enhancing quality in both the industry and environmental sectors. He highlighted the critical role of mineral processing in India's industrial landscape and the importance of adopting new technologies for improved recovery and sustainability in the mineral sector.
S. Sivaprasad, Head of Human Resources, also welcomed the participants and underscored the potential for new technical collaborations and industrial partnerships to drive technological advancements in mineral processing. He expressed optimism about the future direction of technological development through such cooperative efforts.
Shobhana De, Head of the Mineral Processing Department, reiterated the essential synergy between science and industry. She stated, "Corporate training programs bridge the gap between science and industry, as neither can progress effectively without the other."
Ranjit Kumar Singh, the program coordinator, outlined the schedule of the training, which runs from July 23 to July 26. Each day will feature two sessions: the morning session will consist of lectures by scientists on relevant topics, while the afternoon session will include practical demonstrations at a large-scale experimental plant (pilot plant).
The successful organization of the training program involved significant contributions from the Mineral Processing Department's scientists, including Manoj Kumar Mohanta, Rajendra Kumar Rath, Ari Vidyadhar, Ajit Swain, Ganesh Chalvadi, Abhishek Kumar, Kalicharan Hembram, and Abhijeet Manasingh, along with all the technical officers.
The MCBA-2024 training program promises to enhance the technical skills of the participants and foster a deeper understanding of the latest advancements in mineral processing, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the industry.
