With the aim of Maximizing Productivity of Steel Plants, NIT Rourkela Alumni Association (NITRAA), Ranchi Chapter and MECON limited organized a Technology Workshop ‘MaxPro-2017’ on Saturday at MECON community Hall.
Addressing the gathering CMD, MECON, Atul Bhatt, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion said that the contribution of steel sector to the GDP of India is commendable and making steel for competing in the world market will ensure enormous increase in its prosperity.
“MaxPro-2017 is very apt seminar we are having because it is in line with the vision of government of India,” he said. Bhatt urged stakeholders of steel industry to work towards exporting steel to other countries besides fulfilling the domestic demand. He also lauded efforts by steel industries towards proper utilization of waste and beautification of dumping grounds.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering, PK Sarangi, Director (Technical), MECON limited highlighted that the targeted production outlined in NPS-2017 can be achieved by establishing new steel plants and also by improving production from existing steel plants.”The country which is now at fourth position in steel production, our aim is to take it to second position by 2030. Steel production is very vital for development as history of developed countries shows their economy has vastly depended on its developed steel industry,” he said. Stressing on utilization of resources to their maximum potential he highlighted the effect of health and environmental issues on the production.
PC Mohapatra, Director (Projects), Rashrtiya Ispat Nigam limited (RINl), asked steel plants to keep the morale of employees high to improve the productivity of existing steel plants. “We have edge over any other countries due to our growth,” he said adding that productivity is more important than revenue and profits of a organization because profit reflects end results but productivity shows routine efficiency which can be monitored everyday and further action can be taken ultimately resulting in increased profits. He also advocated for adaptation of new technologies.
More than 150 delegates from different parts of India participated in the technology workshop and exchange their ideas for improving productivity of steel plants in order to meet the challenging target of achieving 300 million tonnes crude steel capacity as outlined in the National Steel Policy.
Earlier, the workshop was inaugurated by CMD, MECON, Atul Bhatt. RP Singh, Adivsor, MECON limited delivered keynote address during the technology workshop. G Chatterjee, Director (Commercial), MECON limited, PK Sarangi, Director (Technical), MECON limited, PC Mohapatra, Director (Projects), Rashrtiya Ispat Nigam limited (RINl), SK Pattnaik, Managing Director, Tata Sponge Iron limited and BN Thakur, Executive Director, SAIl-RDCIS were present in the inaugural session as guests of honour.