The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is a respected organisation in India and is known for its quality and heritage,” said Union Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing a cross-section of employees of the RSP on Sunday here. SAIl Chairman CS Verma, Director (Technical) SS Mohanty, Director (Projects & Business Planning) TS Suresh, Director (Personnel) HS Pati and RSP CEO GS Prasad also graced the dais on the occasion.
Expressing his happiness about visiting the clean and green surroundings of RSP, the Minister said, “The RSP Collective deserves to be congratulated for maintaining a clean environment in an industry prone to dust and heat, as also a beautiful township.” Addressing the employees, Tomar said, “Your work impacts the lives of people throughout the country and beyond. You must feel proud to be part of such a great organisation.”
Regarding the ‘Make in India’ campaign, he said, “let us work together to make this dream a reality. The contribution of steel to nation’s growth is of prime importance. I am sure together we will achieve success.”
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Verma said, “Development of the steel sector will lead to GDP growth.” He spoke about the Vision 2025 as per which the steel producing capacity of the country will reach 300 MTPA. The SAIl would be contributing 50 MTPA in the same.
He also briefed the gathering about the proposed expansion of the RSP to 10.8 MT by the year 2025. The chairman further emphasised that the RSP is the only SAIl plant producing special steels and it has the capacity to produce CRGO steel. The RSP has the capability to continue its successful trend, he added.