The Traffic and Raw Material (T&RM) Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has been adjudged the Best Department in the area of Learning & Development (L&D) Interventions across all SAIL units for the financial year 2024-25. Mr. Priya Ranjan, Director In-Charge, Bokaro Steel Plant, presented the award to the RSP team at a function held at the Management Training Institute (MTI), Ranchi, on 25th June 2026. Mr. Sanjay Dhar, ED(MTI) was also present on the occasion. Mr. P. K. Sahoo, CGM (L&D), and Mr. Manoj Kumar, General Manager (T&RM), received the award on behalf of RSP.
The department received this recognition in appreciation of its sustained commitment to organizational excellence through leadership coaching interventions, business appreciation programmes, cost optimization initiatives, customized MoUs, cyber security awareness, energy conservation, supervisory capability development, implementation of environmental management systems, fire control management, the Learn to Lead in All Situations programme, and continuous improvement in material handling practices.
The department also conducted customized safety training programmes for shunting operators and locomotive operators, enhancing their operational competence and reinforcing safe working practices.
The award reflects RSP’s unwavering commitment to developing competencies in industrial safety and operational excellence. Through a wide range of comprehensive learning and development initiatives, the T&RM Department has fostered a strong culture of safety, excellence, and preparedness across the plant. These sustained efforts have not only enhanced the knowledge and capabilities of employees but have also promoted safety awareness and best practices within the wider community.
