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SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela (2026)

06/10/2026

Sustainable Organic Farming training provided to women farmers by SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant as part of ‘Kabaad Se Jugaad’ initiative under Swachhta Pakhwada

A three-day training programme on ‘Waste to Wealth’ was organised by the CSR Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) from 29th September to 1st October, 2026, at the Institute of Periphery Development. The programme was conducted for women farmers from the periphery villages of Lathikata, Bisra, Kuarmunda and Nuagaon Revenue Blocks.
Mr. S K Mehrotra, GM In-Charge (HR) presided over the concluding ceremony of the three-day programme and handed over the certificates to the participants. Mr. Bivabasu Mallick, GM (CSR), Mr. Rajeev Bara, DGM (CSR), Prof. R C Pradhan, Associate Dean, NIT Rourkela and other senior officers of CSR and NIT were present on the occasion. The initiative was aligned with the ‘Kabaad Se Jugaad’ concept under the campaign ‘Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat 2026’, which promotes community participation in sustainable waste management, environmental protection and innovative reuse of waste.
The training focused on the conversion of locally available biodegradable waste such as dry leaves, crop residues, vegetable waste and cow dung into useful and cost-effective agricultural inputs. The participants were provided practical knowledge on preparing bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides and natural seed treatment formulations using locally available resources.
The programme also emphasised the importance of proper collection, segregation and biological processing of organic waste at the village level. The women farmers were sensitised to the benefits of adopting eco-friendly agricultural practices and reducing dependence on chemical inputs. The training highlighted how effective utilisation of organic waste can help in improving soil fertility, promoting healthy crop growth, reducing agricultural waste and supporting sustainable farming practices.

06/10/2026

Silicon Steel Mill of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant sets production Records in H1 2026-27
The Silicon Steel Mill (SSM) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has achieved its Best ever Saleable Production of 40730 Tonnes during the period April to September 2026 (H1 of FY 2026-27). This achievement surpasses the previous best of 40608 Tonnes recorded in H1 of 2008-09. The Mill has also registered its Best ever Saleable Steel Despatch of 40424 Tonnes in H1 of 2026-27, surpassing the previous best of 39827 Tonnes achieved during the same period in 2010-11.
This outstanding performance reflects a remarkable growth of 28.7% in production and 30.7% in despatch compared to the corresponding period last year.
The collective efforts of the SSM team and the invaluable support extended by all associated and supporting departments have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Congratulating the team and the leadership on this achievement, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, RSP has said, "Silicon Steel Mill has to further harness its potential and through its niche products boost the bottomline of RSP.”
The record-breaking performance of SSM reaffirms RSP's commitment towards maximizing production of value added production, enhancing despatch and contributing to the overall growth of SAIL.

06/10/2026

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05/10/2026

Series of Swachhata Activities Undertaken by SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant under Swachhata hi Seva campaign
As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, a series of cleanliness and awareness activities were undertaken across different locations of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), reinforcing the message of cleanliness, hygiene and collective responsibility.
A Mass Cleaning Drive was organised at Ispat General Hospital (IGH), Rourkela on 2nd October, covering the hospital campus as well as adjoining/outside areas. The programme commenced with a Swachhata Pledge in the presence of Dr, J K Acharya, CMO I/C, (M&HS) and other senior officers of doctors. The participants undertook a collective cleaning drive inside the IGH campus and in the surrounding areas. The activities focused on removal of litter and unwanted waste, improvement of general sanitation and creating awareness regarding the importance of maintaining a clean and hygienic healthcare environment.
In the township, cleanliness drives were organised at Sector-2 Bus Stand and Sector-2 Durga Puja Field, in which around 100 people from the township voluntarily participated. The participants actively cleaned the identified areas and helped in removing accumulated waste, contributing to a cleaner and more hygienic public space. A nukkad natak was also staged during the programme to spread awareness among the public about the importance of cleanliness, proper waste disposal and individual responsibility in maintaining a clean environment. The activities were coordinated by Mr. Rasananda Pradhan, Assistant Manager (Public Health).
In the Plant, the Civil Engineering Services (CES) Department carried out a cleanliness activity near the SMS-1 ramp. The activity involved cleaning the identified area and removing waste and unwanted materials, contributing towards a cleaner and safer workplace environment.
The series of activities reflect RSP’s continued commitment towards cleanliness and hygiene and underline the importance of collective participation in creating clean, healthy and sustainable surroundings.

05/10/2026

“Surakshya Sidhahasta” – Strengthening Safety Awareness through Learning & Experience at SAIL-RSP
“Surakshya Sidhahasta” a Safety Awareness Programme for executives in the E1 to E7 grades was conducted at the Learning & Development Centre, SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), on 29 September 2026.
The programme featured a first-of-its-kind Line of Fire Workshop, covering various safety scenarios encountered in the steel industry. Conducted by Mr. Soumya Ranjan Biswal, Senior Manager, Safety Engineering Department, the interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation from the executives. They actively discussed identification of line-of-fire hazards, their potential consequences, effective risk-control measures, and lessons learned from past incidents.
An informative session on Emergency Preparedness was delivered by Mr. S. R. Sahoo, Manager, Safety Engineering Department. The session highlighted emergency preparedness practices relevant to the steel industry and reinforced the importance of readiness, timely response and safe ex*****on of work.
A total of 30 executives participated in the programme. To assess the learning outcomes, a QR code-based questionnaire was administered at the end of the sessions.
The programme was coordinated by Ms. Jyotirmayee Routia, Senior Manager, Learning & Development, and Mr. Rabi Narayan Panigrahi, Deputy Manager, Safety.

05/10/2026

RSP’s Marketing & Material Recovery Departments Achieve Record Revenue Growth in H1 2026-27
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has recorded notable achievements in revenue generation and value realisation from secondary materials during the first half of 2026-27, with the Marketing and Materials Recovery Department (MRD) posting strong growth.
The Marketing Department of Rourkela Steel Plant achieved its best-ever revenue generation of Rs. 468 crore during September 2026. Of this, Rs. 200 crore was contributed by the sale of secondary steel, scrap, granulated slag, coal and chemicals. This performance reflects the department’s continued focus on strategic sales, effective market realisation and maximising revenue from available materials.
September 2026 revenue collection by the Marketing Department registered a growth of 139.43 percent over September 2025. Crude coal tar realised its highest-ever discovered price, with revenue collection reaching 167.61 percent of the September 2025 level. The secondary steel revenue collection reached 110.93 percent. Revenue collection from BOF slag with waste was particularly impressive at 274.32 percent of the September 2025 revenue, underlining RSP’s sustained thrust on circularity, value recovery and enhanced monetisation of secondary resources.
MRD also achieved its best-ever H1 performance by generating revenue of Rs. 86.91 crore, compared with Rs. 77.43 crore during the corresponding period last year (CPLY), registering a growth of 12 percent. RSP’s MRD plays an important role in recovering value from by-products such as BOF slag while supporting sustainability and resource optimisation.
During the period, MRD extended vital support for the construction of boundary walls and development activities at the Barkani Greenfield Project area through the timely supply of BOF slag from waste-slag dumps.
Reinforcing its waste-to-wealth initiatives, MRD registered a 21 percent growth over CPLY in direct sales of BOF slag with waste during H1 of 2026-27. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the department generated Rs. 11.20 crore through the sale of plate crop ends. It also recorded a 9.2 percent growth in sales of rejected slabs over the corresponding period of the previous year.

05/10/2026

SAIL achieves multiple best-ever milestones in H1 FY27; September continues strong momentum

New Delhi, 5th October, 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has delivered a remarkable performance in the first half of FY27 (April-September 2026) and in September 2026, achieving several best-ever milestones across production, sales and efficiency parameters. The Company’s focus on operational excellence, high-end steel output and financial discipline has resulted in sustained growth and improved competitiveness.

For the cumulative period of April-September 2026 (H1 FY27), SAIL recorded its best-ever production in hot metal, crude steel and finished steel at 10.2 million tonnes (MT), 9.6 MT and 8.39 MT, registering 2%, 1% and 1% growth, respectively, over the same period last year. The percentage of finished steel production in total saleable steel production improved to 89.2%, up from 86.8% in April-September 2025. Focusing on high NSR products, SAIL achieved its best-ever April-September high-end steel production of around 2 MT, reflecting 30% growth over CPLY. Both iron ore production and iron ore sales also recorded their best-ever April–September performance, with iron ore production growing 13% over CPLY and iron ore sales rising sharply to 2.671 MT, a 190% increase. During the period, the dispatches to Indian Railways for Long rails and Wheels & Axles grew by 7% and 3% respectively over CPLY.

On the techno-economic front, specific energy consumption improved to 6.17 G.Cal/tcs, marking the best-ever H1 performance with a 0.5% gain. In H1 FY27, the Company achieved inventory reduction of about 0.145 MT and borrowing reduction of approximately ₹1,080 crore during the period.

In September 2026, concerted marketing focus and efficiency enhancements yielded strong results, with SAIL achieving its best-ever September saleable steel sales of 1.69 MT, a 4% growth over CPLY. The Company’s exclusive retail branded product, SAIL SeQR TMT bars, recorded its highest sales of more than 1.5 lakh tonnes, while Tier-II retail sales grew 3% y-o-y. The month also recorded best ever September sales for specific products like – Structurals, Plate Mill plates and GP sheets/coils.

The percentage of finished steel production in total saleable steel production improved to 92%, compared to 89% in September 2025. The fuel rate improved to 551 kg/thm, the best-ever September performance with a 1% improvement. Similar to the cumulative April–September trend, both iron ore production and iron ore sales registered their best-ever September performance. Iron ore production was up 8% compared to September 2025, while iron ore sales surged to 0.492 MT, marking a record September with 134% growth over September 2025. The Company also achieved inventory reduction of about 0.192 MT and borrowing reduction of approximately ₹208 crore during the month.

SAIL’s September and H1 FY26–27 results underscore its commitment to efficiency, innovation, and financial prudence, positioning the Company strongly for the remainder of the fiscal year. Commenting on the performance, Dr. A.K. Panda, Chairman and Managing Director, SAIL, said, “These record achievements in the first half of FY26–27 & September reflect the collective commitment of our workforce towards efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. SAIL’s broad‑based production strength and a sharper focus on high-end steel, SAIL is well positioned to contribute even more strongly to India’s industrial progress in the months ahead.”

03/10/2026

“National Voluntary Blood Donation Day” observed at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant
National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was observed at Ispat General Hospital (IGH), SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant, on 1 October 2026. The observance highlighted the importance of regular, voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation in ensuring an adequate and safe blood supply for patients in need.
Dr. Jayanta Acharya, CMO In-charge (M&HS), presided over the inaugural function as the Chief Guest. Mr. Megharay Majhi, CMO (M&HS), Dr. Aruna Mukti Minz, Deputy CMO and HOD (Pathology), Mr. P. K. Swain, President, Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) along with doctors, nurses and staff of IGH, representatives and volunteers of YHAI, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Rourkela Chapter, and CISF personnel were present on the occasion.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Acharya stressed the importance of regular voluntary blood donation and stated that voluntary donors play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of blood available for transfusion. Dr. Majhi highlighted the critical role of voluntary blood donation in maintaining adequate blood stocks to meet emergency requirements.
Dr. Minz spoke on the relevance of voluntary blood donation in the present scenario. Mr. P. K. Swain also underscored the need for sustained voluntary blood donation to ensure the availability of adequate blood stocks for patients during emergencies.
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Das, Senior Consultant, Blood Transfusion Centre (M&HS), welcomed the gathering and coordinated the programme. The inaugural session concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Amitav Thakur, Vice President, YHAI.
Thereafter, a blood donation camp was organised at the Blood Transfusion Centre, IGH. A total of 20 volunteers donated blood during the camp, which was jointly organised by YHAI, IMA Rourkela Chapter and CISF.

03/10/2026

SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant Registers Best-Ever First-Half Saleable Steel Production
SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has registered its best-ever cumulative first-half saleable steel production since inception during April–September 2026, producing 2,086,093 tonnes. The performance surpassed the previous best production of 2,078,176 tonnes achieved during the corresponding period in 2023. The plant also recorded a growth of 1.6 per cent in saleable steel production over the 2,052,990 tonnes produced during April–September 2025–26.
The strong first-half performance was complemented by several other best-ever production achievements. Sinter Plant-I produced 751,303 tonnes, surpassing its previous best of 741,937 tonnes achieved in 2025, while SMS-II recorded 1,798,523 tonnes of crude steel, exceeding the earlier best of 1,795,451 tonnes achieved in 2024. HSM #2 registered a record production of 1,322,550 tonnes of HR Coil, bettering its previous best of 1,305,557 tonnes achieved in 2025. Plate Mill produced 264,113 tonnes of plates, surpassing its earlier best of 256,072 tonnes achieved in 2021, while New Plate Mill recorded 505,519 tonnes of plates, exceeding its previous record of 503,933 tonnes achieved in 2025.
CRNO production from Silicon Steel Mill reached 40,730 tonnes during the first half, surpassing the earlier best of 40,608 tonnes achieved in 2008, while HR Plate production stood at 167,591 tonnes, exceeding the previous best of 152,415 tonnes achieved in 2025. During the period, CRNO production registered a year-on-year growth of 22.3 per cent and HR Plate production increased by 9.1 per cent. ERWPP also posted a significant growth of 27.6 per cent, producing 23,355 tonnes as against 16,898 tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year.
RSP also achieved notable production milestones during September 2026 and the second quarter of the financial year. The plant produced 371,030 tonnes of Hot Metal in September, surpassing the previous best September production of 362,535 tonnes achieved in 2025. New Plate Mill produced 94,517 tonnes of plates during the month, bettering the earlier September best of 83,862 tonnes. During July–September 2026, HSM #2 achieved its best-ever second-quarter HR Coil production of 678,382 tonnes, while HR Plate production reached 85,077 tonnes, both surpassing their respective previous best records.
The accomplishments reflect the sustained commitment, coordinated efforts and operational excellence of the RSP collective towards enhancing productivity, optimising assets and achieving higher levels of performance.

03/10/2026

Safai Mitras of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant Felicitated under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign

Ten contract workers engaged as “ ” at Civil Engineering Services of , Steel Plant ( ) were felicitated under the Instant Recognition Scheme in a programme held on 30th September, 2026. The “Safai Mitras” were felicitated in recognition to their dedicated contribution towards maintaining and in the plant.

Mr. Dillip Kumar Sahoo, CGM (CES & Design) presided over the programme as chief guest and handed over the token of appreciation. Many senior officers of the department and officers of HR-CLC were also present on the occasion.

The felicitation programme was organised as part of the ongoing Campaign, aimed at acknowledging and encouraging the efforts of personnel who play an important role in keeping the workplace and surrounding areas clean and hygienic.

The Safai Mitras were recognised for their sincere efforts, commitment and regular involvement in sanitation and cleaning activities. The initiative also highlighted the important role played by sanitation workers in creating a clean, safe and healthy environment across the RSP premises. Mr. Pravata Kumar Bhuyan, AGM (CES) coordinated the programme.

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