A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed through virtual means between SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant and IIT Roorkee to identify and pursue joint research projects in the areas of coke and sinter production, raw material handling and processing, iron and steel production and troubleshoot technical problems and digital transformation relevant to SAIL-BSL. From BSL side Atanu Bhowmik, ED (Works) signed the MOU and S Mukhopadhyay, CGM (Maint & Digital Champion) signed as witness. From IIT Roorkee side Prof. Vimal Srivastava (HOD chemical engineering department), IIT Roorkee along with Prof. Manoranjan Parida (Dy. Director, IIT Roorkee), Prof. G. P Chowdhary, (Head of Metallurgical & Materials, IIT Roorkee) and Prof. Sanjeev Manhas were present during the ceremony.
Atanu Bhowmik, ED (Works), SAIL, BSL elaborated that this MOU will collaborate joint research and development project in different areas of steel plant including environment and safety. ED (W) also emphasized that the rich field experience of our people and the vast knowledge and expertise of academicians from IIT Roorkee will help drive synergy and create values for both the organization. S. Mukhopadhyay, CGM (Maint. & Digital Champion), SAIL,BSL informed that collaborative work of the SAIL-Bokaro steel plant and IIT Roorkee will aide in our Digital Transformation journey and to establish better practices in the areas of operations, maintenance and supply chain using deep tech and Industry 4.0 technologies.