Dhenkanal: The Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute (BPNSI), Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India, conducted a successful one-day Knowledge Sharing Workshop (part of its Professional Pre-Program – 3P) at the Rungta Mines Limited (RML), Dhenkanal Steel Plant, on October 30, 2025.
The workshop was formally inaugurated by RML officials, including Shri P. K. Chaturbadi (Joint President cum Plant Head), Shri Debadatta Mishra (Vice President), and Shri Kumar Pushpesh Ranjan (GM – HR & Admin). Prof. Satyapriya Satapathy delivered the inaugural address and presented the program schedule on behalf of BPNSI.
The technical sessions featured presentations by industry veterans: Shri Dhiren Kumar Nath (former GM and Head, IMFA) conducted a lecture on “Energy and Mass balance for cost optimisation & Sustainable Business through operational excellence in DRI plants.”
In the afternoon session, Shri Prakash Chandra Das (Former GM, Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL) led an extensive interactive session focused on “Behavioral Safety management – An important tool to prevent industrial accidents & Elevating Safety through horizontal Inspections.”
The Knowledge Sharing Workshop concluded successfully following extensive interactive sessions with enthusiastic working professionals from various departments of Rungta Mines Limited, Dhenkanal, Odisha.