The visit commenced from CPTI Building, followed by the Pellet Plant Project Site, Stamp Charge Battery Project site and the Expansion Site of RSP. During the visit to the expansion projects, Mr.  M P Singh, Executive Director (Mines), and Mr. S Pal Chowdhury, Executive Director (Projects), were also present along with other senior officials, who briefed him on the progress of the ongoing works and the implementation schedule.

Later, Mr.  Gupta held a detailed review meeting of the new expansion units with RSP officials at the Manthan Conference Hall of DIC Secretariat, where various project milestones, execution strategies and future course of action were deliberated.

In the evening, Mr. Gupta met officials of the Odisha Group of Mines (OGOM) and reviewed mining operations, raw material availability and other strategic issues related to SAIL’s mining activities in the region. Senior officials from RSP, Project Department, Mines Department and Odisha Group of Mines were present during the review meetings.

Notably, Mr. Gupta reached Rourkela on 29th July evening and is scheduled to visit various mines of SAIL on 31st July.