India’s largest public sector steel producer and Maharatna company, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has supplied approximately 45,000 tonnes of steel for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj. The steel provided by SAIL includes chequered plates, hot strip mill plates, mild steel plates, angles, and joists. This contribution reflects SAIL's continued support, as the company had also supplied steel for the 2013 Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela.
The steel is being utilized for constructing various temporary structures crucial for the smooth and successful operation of the grand event. These structures include pontoon bridges, access roads, temporary steel bridges, substations, and flyovers. The primary customers of this steel supply include the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation, the state electricity board, and their contractors.
SAIL expressed pride in contributing to an event of such magnitude, which symbolizes India’s rich cultural heritage. The company remains committed to supporting national projects that strengthen the country’s infrastructure and enrich its cultural and social foundations.
