This significant milestone was the result of exceptional operational efficiency demonstrated by the SMS-I team led by Mr. Nilamani Mohapatra, GM (Operation), under the active guidance of Mr. B. Sunil Kartha, CGM (SMS-I), along with seamless coordination and support from key departments including PPC, Blast Furnace, Crane Maintenance, and Traffic & Raw Materials.

The casting of 1050 mm wide × 210 mm thick steel slabs began at 6:50 a.m. on 29^th April and concluded at 10:15 a.m. on 30^th April, spanning a total duration of 27 hours and 20 minutes. During this period, a cast length of 1.25 kilometers was achieved, producing 2,128 tonnes of high-quality steel slabs.

Commissioned in the early 1960s, SMS-I was a pioneer in LD steelmaking in India. The unit has consistently played a vital role in producing special-grade steels, contributing to defense and other critical national projects.

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