First day of the two-day seminar on ‘Indigenous Development and Manufacturing of Rolling Mills: A Make in India Approach (IDMR – 2015)’ was inaugurated at the community hall of MECON on Tuesday attended by over 140 delegates from eminent companies. Several experts, including chief guest, Principal Secretary of the Department of Industries UP Singh expressed their views on the topic.
Singh, on the occasion, emphasised on developing indigenous technology in India with a healthy competition in the field of steel making like China, Japan and Korea.
During the seminar, a total of 20 papers will be presented on various topics related to indigenous manufacturing technology in rolling mills and other areas in the steel industry. “As we have a talented pool of engineers hence we should develop indigenous technology and should be competitive in steel making like China, Japan, and Korea,” said Singh.
Singh further added that Jharkhand has been awarded third position for ease of doing business. “Government has rolled out very good industrial policy and Entrepreneurs will now get clearance from single window system. Industry department will receive the application, and get clearances from all departments in time bound manner,” said Singh.
In his inaugural speech, MECON CMD A K Tyagi welcomed the dignitaries and delegates who have come to attend the Seminar on manufacturing of Rolling Mills. Tyagi emphasized that Rolling Mills have a very important place in the steel industry and Make in India approach for Rolling Mills was an apt topic selected in today’s scenario. He also wished that the National Seminar will bring out the different energy efficiency technologies in the area of Rolling Mills with the Make in India concept.
NIFT Director Dr PP Chattopadhyay on the other hand, emphasised on developing steel with high strength and high ductility for future need.