Ministry of Steel Secretary visited SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant

NEW DELHI- Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel in the Government of India, recently visited the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), which is operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). During his visit, Shri Sinha toured various Modex units of the plant, including the Coke Ovens Battery 11, Blast Furnace 8, Steel Melting Shop 3, and the Universal Rail Mill, which produces the world's longest 130-meter rail.

As part of his visit, Shri Sinha reviewed the plant's performance and had the opportunity to interact with senior officials and employees from across different departments. 

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BSP is one of the country's leading steel plants, and its products are used in various industries such as construction, railways, and defense. The plant has been consistently performing well in terms of production, quality, and safety, and Shri Sinha's visit highlights the government's commitment to supporting the growth of the steel industry in India.
 

About Bhilai Steel Plant-

Eleven times winner of Prime Minister's Trophy for Best Integrated Steel Plant in the country, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) is India's largest producer & supplier of world class rails for Indian Railways including world’s longest 130 metre rails in single piece and 260 metre long rail welded panels, and a major producer of large variety of wide and heavy steel plates and structural steel. The plant also specializes in other products such as wire rods and merchant products. The entire range of TMT products (Bars & Rods) produced by the Plant is of earthquake-resistant grade and superior quality. The plant also produces heavy structurals including channels and beams.

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Since BSP is certified with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard, all saleable products of Plant come under the ISO umbrella. The Plant's HR Deptt is also certified with ISO 9001:2015 QMS Standard. IS0:14001 has been awarded for Environment Management System in the Plant, Township and Dalli Mines. The Plant is Certified with SA: 8000:2014 certification for social accountability and the ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health & Safety Management System. 

BSP has been certified with ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System for the entire scope of “Integrated Steel making covering production of coke, sinter, iron and steel making and rolling of finished steel products”. It is the only unit of SAIL that is certified for the entire scope of steel making and also includes MODEX units within the scope.

BSP has received Integrated Management System (IMS) Certificate by a single certifying agency (M/s DNV), integrating QMS, EMS, OHSMS & SAMS - becoming the first SAIL unit and among few corporate houses in India to achieve this unique distinction.

Known for their unique collaborative work culture and industrial harmony, Bhilaians have won many awards and accolades bringing pride and glory to Bhilai Steel Plant. Of the 19 individuals to have been awarded the Prime Minister’s ShramRatna Award so far, 13 are employees of Bhilai Steel Plant.

BSP has been also awarded CII-ITC sustainability Prize for three consecutive years, CREDA excellence Award in the category of Integrated Steel Plants at State Level Sustainable Energy Awards – 2016 and prestigious SCOPE Award for Best Practices in Human Resource Management. Recognizing BSP’s contribution towards taking care of its senior citizen, BSP has achieved the rare distinction of winning Vayoshrestha Samman which was accorded by Ministry of Social Justice.

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