Jamshedpur: CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) today launched a corporate training program for executives from Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL).
The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, followed by addresses from prominent dignitaries, including Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Director of CSIR-NML, Dr. Devabrata Mishra, Head of the Mineral Processing Division, and Dr. S. Sivaprasad, Chief Scientist & Head of the Human Resource Group.
Dr. Chowdhury welcomed the SAIL executives, highlighting the lab’s significant role in India’s steel and mineral industries. He underscored the rising importance of mineral processing, particularly in light of India’s projected steel production growth, from 140 million tons to 300 million tons by 2030.
He also showcased the advanced facilities at NML’s Mineral Processing Division and expressed confidence that the training program would provide valuable insights to the participants.
Dr. Mishra outlined the objectives of the four-day training program, emphasizing its focus on advancing professional knowledge while tackling industry-specific challenges. He explained that the program would feature in-depth lectures, laboratory visits, and hands-on training with cutting-edge equipment.
Dr. Sivaprasad highlighted the significance of such initiatives in fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions, benefiting both the professionals and the sector as a whole.
The training, running from January 7 to 10, 2025, is centered around Mineral Characterization, Beneficiation, and Agglomeration (MCBA-2025). It aims to enhance technical skills, provide practical knowledge, and encourage industry-academic collaboration in tackling contemporary issues in mineral processing.
CSIR-NML has a longstanding tradition of offering training programs tailored to professionals in the metallurgical and mineral industries, with a focus on beneficiation techniques and agglomeration processes aimed at improving raw material quality.
