As part of his visit, Mr. Kumar made an extensive tour of the Plant to gain an overview of RSP’s operations, modernization initiatives and production facilities. The visit commenced with a briefing at the Model Room of the Learning & Development Centre, where Mr.  P. K. Sahoo, CGM (L&D), presented an overview of the Plant’s facilities, growth trajectory and future plans.

Subsequently, Mr. Kumar visited key operational units of the Plant, including the Raw Material Handling Plant (RMHP), Blast Furnace-5 (BF-5), Steel Melting Shop-II (SMS-II), and Hot Strip Mill-II (HSM-II). Mr. Biswaranjan Pallai, ED (Works), accompanied him during the Plant visit. During the tour, the CVO was received by respective CGMs and HODs of the Department. He interacted with senior officials and reviewed various operational and management practices being followed across the units.

Mr. Kumar also held discussions with the Chief General Managers of Blast Furnace and Hot Strip Mill-II at ‘Samagam’, Conference Hall of ED (Works) Secretariat, where issues related to operational excellence, system improvement and organizational effectiveness were deliberated upon.

During the day, the CVO interacted with officials from the Mines Department at Rourkela House and reviewed various aspects of mining operations and associated activities. He also held an interactive session with Young Managers, encouraging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency and professional excellence in their careers.

A special interaction programme with senior officers of the Plant, comprising Executive Directors and Chief General Managers was organized at the DIC Conference Hall, “Manthan”. ACVO, RSP and the team from Vigilance Deptt coordinated the entire visit.

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On Saturday, the SAIL chief inspected key expansion sites at the integrated steel plant, including the New Plate Mill, one of the facility’s major production units. He was accompanied by Verma, Executive Director (Works) Biswaranjan Palai and Executive Director (Projects) S. Pal Chowdhury. Following the site visit, Dr. Panda chaired a high-level review meeting at the Manthan Conference Hall, attended by RSP’s senior management, including executive directors, chief general managers, heads of departments and other officials.

Dr. Panda commended the plant’s performance and its achievements in setting production and operational benchmarks across several areas. He said the SAIL management had reposed significant confidence in RSP and expected the plant to play a pivotal role in the company’s future growth strategy. During the review, the CMD highlighted three strategic priorities for the steel major: strengthening workplace safety, maintaining equipment health to ensure operational efficiency, and increasing the production of value-added steel products to enhance competitiveness and profitability.

Director-in-Charge Alok Verma thanked the CMD for his guidance and reaffirmed the commitment of the RSP workforce to meeting the expectations of the SAIL management and contributing to the company’s long-term growth objectives.

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In addition, CCD has successfully dispatched 76,000 tonnes of Crude Coal Tar during the year, catering to diverse end-user industries and reinforcing its role in sustainable byproduct utilization.

Prioritizing a zero-harm workplace, the department implemented several safety measures to create a safe work place. A static dissipator system was installed at the benzol storage tank area to safely discharge static charges. For the first time benzol scrubber in a Zone-1 area underwent successful overhauling, strictly adhering to safety protocols.

To further strengthen the safe working culture, a CO monitoring system with control room alarm integration was installed in New CCD for continuous gas detection and early warnings. The department also commissioned the replacement of Sulphuric Acid Tank-3 (Site-C), boosting storage capacity and minimizing plant stoppages. Additionally, the dyke along with a spillage recycling system was reconstructed and operationalized, enhancing safety and environmental compliance.

These initiatives underscore CCD’s commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, setting a benchmark for by-product management in RSP.

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LMEL is a fast-growing integrated player in India’s metals and mining sector with operations  spanning iron ore mining, supported by a strong pipeline of downstream steel capacity  expansion. In recent years, LMEL has demonstrated strong growth in production and profitability,  driven by enhanced mining capacities, increasing integration across the steel value chain, and  favourable sector tailwinds.

Rahul Chhaparwal, Partner, Kotak Alts said, “Lloyds has built a strong and scalable mining  platform with a clear path towards integration. Our investment is aimed at supporting the  company’s next phase of growth and capacity expansion, while providing a flexible capital  solution aligned with its long-term objectives. We look forward to deepening our relationship  with the Lloyds Group and partnering with them as they continue to scale the business.”

Mukesh Gupta, Chairperson, LMEL said, “We are delighted to partner with Kotak Alts. This  investment strengthens our capital base as we continue to scale our mining and integrated steel  operations. Kotak’s solution oriented and long-term approach aligns well with our growth plans,  and we look forward to building this partnership as we expand our platform.”

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited 

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (“LMEL”), incorporated in 1977, is a Maharashtra-based integrated metals and  mining company and India’s one of the largest iron ore miner. It operates the Surjagarh iron ore mine with a 55  MTPA environmental clearance. The company has built a diversified infrastructure including DRI plants, captive  power generation, a slurry pipeline, and a recently commissioned 4 MTPA pellet plant. LMEL is steadily transforming  into a fully integrated steel producer, backed by a large capex through FY 2029. Its expansion roadmap includes  scaling mining, pelletisation, and downstream steel production capacities. The acquisition of Thriveni Earthmovers  Private Limited has further strengthened its mining integration and operational capabilities. With a strong focus on  sustainability, operational efficiency, and community development, LMEL is positioning itself as a future-ready, fully  integrated metals player in India

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During the event, it was announced that NISST has been designated as the nodal agency for Green Steel Certification, having already issued certificates to 76 industries covering nearly 11 million tonnes of production. Secretary Poundrik emphasized that the government is working on a new incentive scheme to support technology upgrades and emission reductions. The deliberations aimed to prepare Indian steelmakers for global challenges like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while driving the nation toward a sustainable, competitive future in the global market.

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The DIC along with Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR), Mr. B K Giri, ED (MD-CMLO), Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM), Mr. M P Singh, ED (Mines, OGOM-CMLO), Mr. Rajesh Dasgupta, CGM (F&A)  and other senior officers visited several departments to extend New Year Greetings to the RSP Collective. The visit commenced from the Administrative Block. Thereafter at various locations like L&D Centre, NSPCL, RMHP Building, Blast Furnace#5, Steel Melting Shop-II, Coke Ovens, ED (Works) Office, Hot Strip Mill-2, New Plate Mill, ED (Projects) Office, Town Engineering Office and IGH New Conference Hall, Mr. Verma along with the top officials personally wished the employees and interacted with them. Ceremonial cake was cut at L&D Centre to commemorate the occasion.

During the interactions the Director In-Charge congratulated the RSP Collective for various achievements and emphasised on the importance of each and every department in the production chain of an integrated Steel Plant and how each unit can contribute in its own way in the success of the Plant. “The dedication, teamwork and resilience demonstrated by our employees across departments have been truly commendable. I encourage everyone to focus on specific areas to enhance productivity and further improve techno-economics. With collective commitment and focused execution, we can move steadily towards our goal of making RSP the lowest cost steel producer by 2029,” he added. Mr. Verma also emphasised nurturing subordinates by delegating at least one skill, which is essential for their growth and for building a stronger organisation.    He also expressed confidence that the Year 2026 will be even better than the past year and RSP will be touching new peaks of excellence in production.

The employees on their part expressed their commitment to do all that was needed to enable the organisation to achieve excellence in different fields of endeavour.

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