A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bokaro Steel Plant and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to identify and take forward joint research projects in the areas of steel making and digital transformation related to BSL. On behalf of BSL, Executive Director (Operations) BK Tiwari signed the MoU and CGM (Maintenance) Ved Prakash signed as Witness. On behalf of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Prof. Sagar Pal, Prof. Ravi Kumar Gangwar and Prof. Ejaz Ahmed were present. Speaking on the occasion BK Tiwari said that this MoU will support joint research and development project in various areas of steel plant including environment and safety and draw from our experience and knowledge and expertise of the academicians of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad from top notch institutions. (Bokaro Steel Plant and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad) will help create synergy and create value for both.
Ved Prakash informed that the collaborative work of Bokaro Steel Plant and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad will help us in establishing best practices in the areas of Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain using technology and Industry 4.0 technologies in our digital transformation journey. Prof. Sagar Pal expressed his happiness during the signing of the MoU and expressed hope for a good number of collaborations in the core R&D areas related to Steel Manufacturing and Industry-4.0 and Digital Transformation. General Manager (ECD) NP Srivastava and Assistant General Manager (ECD) played a special role in making this program a success.
The programme was coordinated by CGM (C, A & Communication) Bipin Krishna Sartape and Sr. Manager (C&A) Nidhi. Senior Manager (Electronics & Telecom) RK Ravi also contributed in organizing the meeting. General Manager (Executive Director Secretariat) NK Behera, Senior Manager (Executive Director Secretariat) Anand Raj and other officers were present during the programme.