New Delhi, NFAPost: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur, takes a significant stride in innovation and announced a strategic collaboration with IIT (formerly Indian Sscho of Mines) Dhanbad’s Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining (TEXMiN) Foundation, marking a shared vision for the creation of a state-of-the-art immersive learning experience center.
This partnership is not just about technology; it’s a commitment to exploring and developing cutting-edge technologies to promote technological advancements in mining and metallurgy and revolutionize training and upskilling. Notably, the collaboration focuses on nurturing intellectual capacity skills through specialized programs in futuristic and advanced domains, providing hands-on case studies and simulations focused on steelmaking processes and advanced training modules for workforce development.
SAIL’s dedication to digital transformation aligns seamlessly with TEXMiN’s mission of deploying IT and digitalization-based solutions to enhance human capabilities. Beyond technology, this collaboration aims to foster a community of skilled individuals prepared to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving industry. Indeed, this alliance signifies a transformative step in advancing innovation, sustainability, and skill development in the steel industry.
At the core of this collaboration are the people – the miners, innovators, and visionaries looking beyond today. The symbolic signing ceremony featured SAIL – IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur, Director In-Charge Brijendra Pratap Singh, SAIL Executive Director (HR) U P Singh, ISP, Burnpur, Prof Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad & Chairman, Hub Governing Board, TEXMiN, Prof Dheeraj Kumar, Dy. Director, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad & Project Director, TEXMiN, Shri Suraj Prakash, CEO, TEXMiN at Burnpur, in the presence of senior officials from both sides, officially marking this transformative partnership.
SAIL – IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur, Director In-Charge Brijendra Pratap Singh expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration saying SAIL – IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur is collaborating with TEXMiN, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.
“This partnership is noteworthy as it brings the power of technology, academia, and domain expertise to help us realize our growth plans. We believe this partnership will benefit both organizations and the broader mining & steel community,” said SAIL – IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur, Director In-Charge Brijendra Pratap Singh.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Deputy Director & TEXMiN Director Prof. Dheeraj Kumar said the mining and steel industry has a critical role to play in supporting communities to develop the skills needed to participate fully in the future digital economy.
“Industry collaboration like this will help Indian mining and metal companies in their current reskilling and upskilling programs on digital transformation, build the workforce for the future, and further help achieve 3S Mining (Safe, Smart, Sustainable) through operation & process optimization,” said IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Deputy Director & TEXMiN Director Prof. Dheeraj Kumar.
TEXMiN CEO Suraj Prakash said SAIL and TEXMiN, through this collaboration, set a new benchmark for technological advancement in mining and metal.
“This partnership will showcase a commitment to nurturing talent for a sustainable future – it’s about creating opportunities for industry professionals, researchers, startups and students to lead the future of innovation,” said TEXMiN CEO Suraj Prakash.
About Steel Authority of India (SAIL) – IISCO Steel Plant
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) – IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur, a giant of India’s steel-making industry and one of the Maharatnas of the Nation’s Central Public Sector Enterprises.
About TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN) is a section-8 company set up by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad under the aegis of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) TEXMiN aims to develop commercially feasible mineral exploration and mining solutions using cyber-physical systems such as IOT, AI/ML, blockchain, drones, robotics, and satellite imagery. It aims to address the issues and challenges of the mining and exploration industry through the intervention of CPS-based technologies to achieve 3S Mining (Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Mining leading to Mining 4.0) through operation & process optimization across the mining value chain.
Visit https://texmin.in for more information.
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