SAIl collectively need to continually strive for betterment in all performance parameters in line with the international benchmarks, said Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh. “The efforts being undertaken in SAIl plants including BSl for bringing down the cost of production is commendable but to stay competitive”, he added.
Minister also underlined the importance of increased focus on R&D and innovation in SAIl so as to fully tap the potential of the steel market. He lauded the sense of belongingness and commitment among SAIl employees and termed it unique in its own way.
Singh was talking to the media persons at Bokaro during his maiden visit to the steel city. He was accompanied by Prem lata Singh, MlA Uchana Kalan, Jind (Haryana), PS to MoS Prerna Puri, Joint Secretary (Ministry of Steel) Sunil Barthwal and SAIl Chairman PK Singh.
During his short stay at Bokaro, Minister first visited the Model Room at the Ispat Bhavan where he was apprised of Bokaro Steel Plant’s layout, ongoing modernisation projects and future expansion plans.
later he visited some of the important shops of the plant including the Blast Furnace#2, the Continuous Casting Shop and the new Cold Rolling Mill-3. later in the afternoon, he held a meeting with the senior officials of the plant at Bokaro Niwas and reviewed the plant’s production, projects and other related issues.