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SAIL, RSP’s Mass Tree Plantation drive creates green girdle around Rourkela

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:06:43 +0000

SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has been steadfastly pursuing its commitment towards environmental conservation through its annual Mass Tree Plantation programme, transforming vast stretches of land in and around Rourkela into lush green spaces. With the plantation of more than 52 lakh trees over the years through mass plantation drives and other afforestation initiatives, RSP has played a pivotal role in creating a green girdle around the city.

The annual Mass Tree Plantation programme, launched in 2007, has become one of RSP’s most significant environmental initiatives. Every year, a new site is identified and developed into a green zone with active participation from employees, their family members, school students, voluntary organisations and local residents.

Beginning with Ispat Udyan on NIT Road in Sector-2 in 2007, the initiative has grown steadily over the years with the development of several green spaces across the Steel City. These include Ispat Airport Udyan near Airport, Ispat Fruit Garden at Green Park, Sec-8, Ispat Upavan at Airport Road, Ispat Van Vatika near ILS School, Sec-8, Ispat Prakriti Udyan at Sec-6, Ispat Van Vihar near Rourkela House, Ispat Paryavaran Udyan near Deepika Mahila Jagruti Sansthan Sec-2, Ispat Harit Udyan behind Rourkela House, Sec-20, Ispat Vanasthal near Electrical Sub-station Sec-7, Ispat Banani near NAC School Sec-16, Ispat Vriksha Udyan near Ispat Stadium, Ispat Nandan Vihar, Sec-18, Ispat Phal Udyan, Sec-8, Ispat Aranya Vatika, Bethani Church Road, Sec-20, Ispat Vriksha Vihar, Sec-1, Ispat Aranya Udyan, Sec-20 and Ispat Sabuja Van at Gopaltoli, Jagda.

These plantations have not only enhanced the city’s green cover but have also contributed significantly towards improving air quality, conserving biodiversity, mitigating the impact of climate change and creating healthier public spaces for the community.

The Mass Tree Plantation programme reflects RSP’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. By consistently expanding green cover year after year, RSP continues to reinforce its vision of balancing industrial growth with ecological responsibility, ensuring a greener and healthier future for generations to come.

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‘Roshni- Saksham Sathi’- workshop for spouses of retiring employees held at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant

Newsmantra — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:22:04 +0000

‘ROSHNI-Saksham Sathi’, a counseling workshop for the spouses of the employees retiring between July-September 2026 was organised at Civic Centre on 4th July, 2026. Ms. Asha S Kartha, , CGM (Utilities and Environment) was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Mr. Kalyan Samajdar, GM In-charge (AMRM & Special Cell)was the Guest of Honour.

Speaking on the occasion Ms. Kartha encouraged the spouses to support the retiring employees in navigating the changes of post-retirement life and have a smooth and positive transition.

A session on “Mindset for smooth Transition to a new phase of life after Retirement” was conducted by Mr. Babula Nahak, AGM (CP-2) while Mr. K K Verma, DGM (F&A) deliberated on various aspects of Financial Security Planning. Mr. T B Toppo, DGM (Horticulture) shared tips on Post Retirement Engagement while Dr. S Kumar, Additional CMO (OHSC) spoke about ‘Ensuring good health, well-being and holistic approach for a meaningful Life.’

Mr. S P Majhi, Assistant Manager (HR) welcomed the gathering and also proposed a formal vote of thanks. The workshop was co-ordinated by Mr. S K Nayak, Deputy Manager (HR) under the guidance of Mr. Avinash, AGM (HR) with the support of and HR- ER&C team. It is noteworthy that the workshop is being held at regular intervals covering the spouses of the -to-be-retired employees.

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SAIL, RSP’s New Plate Mill achieves record June production and dispatch; posts best-ever Q1 performance

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:47:32 +0000

The New Plate Mill (NPM) of Steel Authority of India Limited’s Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) recorded its highest-ever June month performance, producing 89,226 tonnes and dispatching 84,997 tonnes of plates. These figures surpass the previous June records of 82,098 tonnes in production and 84,481 tonnes in dispatch. During the month, NPM rolled 8,706 slabs, the highest number ever rolled in a 30-day month, with more than 350 slabs rolled on three separate occasions.

NPM also registered its best first-quarter (Q1) performance for FY 2026–27 in both production and dispatch. Compared to the corresponding period last year (CPLY), production grew by 11.55% while dispatch increased by 5.29%.

Congratulating Team NPM, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (RSP) has appreciated the outstanding achievement of the team, leadership and all supporting departments and commended their collective effort. He added that, at this critical juncture for Rourkela Steel Plant, performance must be raised further so that the plant can emerge stronger.

The achievement reflects coordinated efforts across operations, maintenance, quality, logistics and other supporting departments, and underscores NPM’s commitment to operational excellence and timely delivery to customers.

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SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant posts record June and Q1 Production across key units

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:42:30 +0000

SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) recorded a series of production milestones in the month of June and for the first quarter that is April–June 2026, reflecting robust operational performance across its upstream and downstream facilities. In June, RSP achieved its best-ever June output in Blast Furnace-1, Sinter Plant-2, the Plate Mill, the New Plate Mill and the Sheet Shearing Line of the Hot Strip Mill, underscoring strong month-end momentum across critical production units. For the quarter, Sinter Plant-1 and the entire sinter plant complex registered all-time best sinter production, while Crude Steel production in Steel Melting Shop-2 reached its highest quarterly level, enabling enhanced downstream finished-steel output.

Finished-steel facilities delivered equally notable results. Both the Plate Mill and the New Plate Mill posted their best quarterly performances, and HR plate output from the Sheet Shearing Line of the Hot Strip Mill also achieved record quarterly production. The New Plate Mill produced 2,66,263 tonnes of plate in Q1, an 11.6% year-on-year growth, while HR plate output from the Sheet Shearing Line rose by 14.9% to 82,514 tonnes, reflecting healthy growth in high-value product segments. Operational improvements helped maximize the road despatch coefficient, delivering a record June road despatch of 48,564 tonnes. RSP also achieved its highest April–June direct despatch figures of 8,27,871 tonnes, surpassing the previous best of 7,95,521 tonnes.

By prioritizing both road and direct despatch, RSP has also reinforced its focus on working capital optimization. High contributions from value-added segments such as Plate Mill and HR plate production have positively impacted the plant’s bottom line.

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Hot Strip Mill-2 of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant registers Best-Ever Monthly Coil Rolling in June 2026

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:49:35 +0000

The Hot Strip Mill-2 (HSM-2) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant has concluded the month of June 2026 with yet another significant achievement, further strengthening its record of operational excellence.

During the month, HSM-2 rolled 10,759 HR coils, surpassing its previous best of 10,713 HR coils achieved in October 2025. This marks the best-ever monthly performance of the mill in terms of number of coils rolled.

In another notable accomplishment, the Sheet Shearing Line also recorded its best June performance in HR plate production.

Congratulating the team and leadership of HSM-2 as well as all the supporting Deptts, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (RSP) has said the performance of the Mill is directly linked with the prosperity of the Plant. He has also exhorted all to make all out efforts to achieve 30 lakh tones of production this year.

This achievement has been made possible through the unstinted efforts of the entire HSM collective, with active support from Production Planning and Control (PPC), Roll Shop, Computer and Information Technology (C&IT), Instrumentation, Centralised Mechanical (Maintenance), Centralised Electrical (Maintenance), Design, Traffic, Energy Management, Materials Management, Water Management, Research and Control Lab (RCL), Contract Cell (Works), Steel Melting Shop, and the Refractory Engineering Department.

This achievement is the reflection of the dedication, coordination, and commitment of all concerned departments who worked in tandem with perfect synchronization.

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National Doctors’ Day celebrated at Ispat General Hospital

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:46:19 +0000

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Ispat General Hospital Branch (IGH), together with SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant, celebrated National Doctors’ Day on 1st July at the Conference Hall of Ispat General Hospital. Doctors from all departments of IGH attended the programme.

The event commences with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Dr. Jayant Kumar Acharya, Chief Medical Officer (I/c), in the presence of Dr. Megharay Majhi, Additional Chief Medical Officer and Dr. P.K. Mohapatra, President, IMA–IGH Branch. Dr. Acharya delivered the keynote address on this year’s theme, “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?”, underlining the importance of supporting healthcare professionals’ physical and mental well being while acknowledging their dedication and compassion.

A special felicitation of Dr. Rajyabardhan Pattnaik, former Head of the Intensive Care Unit and senior Anesthetist of IGH, was organized for his distinguished service and outstanding contribution to Critical Care Medicine.

The programme concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Megharay Majhi. The event was organised under the guidance of Dr. P.K. Mohapatra, President, IMA–IGH Branch, with active support from Dr. J.R. Sahoo, Chief Consultant, IGH and Dr. C.K. Kasi, Additional Chief Medical Officer, IGH. The proceedings were compeered by Dr. Snehal Parve.

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T&RM Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant emerges as Best in SAIL for Learning & Development Initiatives

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:50:18 +0000

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.

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SAIL Powers India’s Naval Might: Supplies Defense-Grade Steel for INS Dunagiri, Agray, and Sanshodhak

Newsmantra — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:55:55 +0000

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, has yet again played a pivotal role in strengthening the nation’s naval capabilities by supplying the entire 5,700 tonnes of special steel for three recently commissioned ships of the Indian Navy – advanced stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Agray, and the survey vessel (large) INS Sanshodhak. The three advanced vessels were formally commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 21, 2026, by Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi during a landmark ceremony held at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.

The steel supplied by SAIL includes special quality DMR 249A grade hot-rolled sheets and plates. This specialized, defense-grade steel was meticulously manufactured and supplied from SAIL’s flagship facilities at Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela Steel Plants, underscoring the Maharatna’s robust technological capability in supporting India’s maritime defense infrastructure.

SAIL continues to propel the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. By producing specialized steel for critical naval platforms, SAIL has become integral part to India’s defense indigenisation. To meet the emerging requirements of the defense sector, SAIL has taken extra measures well in advance to enhance the production of DMR Grade plates for defense requirements at its Plate-production facilities, specifically at the Special Plate Plant in the Rourkela Steel Plant. This strategic move is clearly reflected in India’s growing import substitution in the field of defense-grade steel. Its stellar track record includes provisioning the landmark indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, alongside the elite Project 17A stealth frigates-INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, and INS Udaygiri. Furthermore, SAIL’s specialized steel forms the backbone of formidable vessels like INS Ajay, INS Nistar, and INS Anjadeep among others. The successful induction of these advanced warships marks a defining milestone in India’s maritime capabilities and sovereignty.

SAIL CMD Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda said, “As a key partner in India’s defense sector, SAIL remains deeply committed to national self-reliance. To stay ahead in the defense sector’s growing needs, the company boosted its manufacturing capacity for DMR Grade plates -focusing heavily on the Special Plate Plant at the Rourkela Steel Plant. Delivering these high-strength DMR 249A steel plates protects India’s strategic independence while highlighting SAIL’s cutting-edge technical expertise.”

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Ispat General Hospital introduces advanced high-power LASER Therapy in its Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre

Newsmantra — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:11 +0000

In a significant step towards strengthening advanced rehabilitation and pain management services, Ispat General Hospital (IGH), of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has introduced High-Power LASER Therapy (HPLT) at its Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre. The newly installed High-Power LASER Therapy System brings state-of-the-art technology to patients seeking effective, non-invasive treatment for pain and musculoskeletal disorders.

It is worth mentioning here that this advanced treatment modality uses focused light energy to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, promote tissue repair, and accelerate recovery. It is particularly beneficial for patients suffering from chronic back pain, neck pain, arthritis, sports injuries, tendon and ligament disorders, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, nerve-related pain, and post-operative rehabilitation.

Available in very few hospitals of western Odisha this technology further strengthens the comprehensive rehabilitation services available at IGH. Patients can now access advanced physiotherapy interventions closer to home, reducing the need to travel to metropolitan centres for specialized treatment.

Notably, the Physiotherapy Unit of IGH has a rich history of providing quality rehabilitation services to patients from Rourkela and surrounding regions for several decades. Over the years, the department has earned the trust of the community through its patient-centred approach, evidence-based treatment practices, and consistently high levels of patient satisfaction.

Headed by Dr. S. K. Tiwari, the dedicated physiotherapy team, comprising Mr. B N Panda and Mr. Premanand, plays a vital role in delivering personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation care with excellent clinical outcomes. The department offers a wide range of modern physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for orthopaedic, neurological, paediatric, geriatric, sports injury, and post-surgical patients. The unit is equipped with advanced rehabilitation equipment and treatment modalities, enabling comprehensive care under one roof.

The Physiotherapy Centre is open not only to SAIL employees and their beneficiaries but also to the general public, ensuring that quality rehabilitation services are accessible to all. With the addition of the High-Power LASER Therapy System, Ispat General Hospital continues its tradition of combining experience, expertise, and modern technology to provide high-quality rehabilitation care.

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Official Language Implementation Committee Meeting held at SAIL, RSP

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:34:41 +0000

Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC) Meeting of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant was held at Manthan Conference Hall on 18th June 2026. Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (RSP) presided over the meeting. Present on the occasion were Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR), Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Sudip Pal Chowdhury, ED (Projects), Mr. Rajesh Dasgupta, CGM (F&A) with additional charge of ED (F&A). The meeting was attended by many Chief General Managers and Heads of the Department of the Plant.

In his address, Mr. Verma stressed upon the need of implementation of the Official Language (Rajbhasha) in daily official functions, documentation, and communication. He urged all departments to adopt bilingual/trilingual communications in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. The Executive Directors gave suggestions regarding enhancing use of Rajbhasha in more official communications.

The session comprised a brief presentation by Ms. Lolati Toppo, AGM (PR-Rajbhasha) on the activities of Rajbhasha Department. Ms. Archana Satpathy, GM (PR) & CoC and Member Secretary (OLIC) elaborated on the various check points pertaining to implementation of Rajbhasha.

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