Union Steel Minister Chowdhary Birender Singh has asked public sector consultancy firm — MECON limited, to develop more indigenous designs for low cost steel structuring which could have more life span and mass affordability. launching two major indigenous designs developed by the company on Wednesday at MECON premises here, he said continuous innovation will help in mitigating national mission of housing targets.
The company has developed two new designs named MECON – 1 MTPA Coke Oven Battery (ANGARA 7.1) & 4250 M3 Blast Furnace (lOHA 4250 M3). The new ANGARA 7.1 Coke Oven Battery increase steel production by around 13 per cent annually. The Minister further suggested that optimal use of steel structure designs was needed in railway underpass and over bridges, so that the volume of business from Indian Railways and National Highway network could be increased.
MECON Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Atul Bhatt briefed the Minister about various development related activities being undertaken by the company and future business plans in the diverse field which could improve the financial health. Directors of the company were also present at the occasion.
Addressing the MECON employees on this occasion, Singh expressed happiness on such developments which can strengthen ‘Make in India’ initiative leading to boost to manufacturing sector, saving of foreign exchange and reduction in dependency on foreign technology supplier.
He urged MECON to provide technological support to Indian Steel Industry.