State-of-the-art facility to strengthen skill development and modernise industrial training infrastructure at Bhilai Steel Plant

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)–Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Advanced Electrical Lab at its Human Resources–Learning and Development (HR-L&D) Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening workforce capability, technical excellence and modernisation of training infrastructure.

The facility was formally inaugurated on wednesday by Director In-Charge, SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant, Shri Chitta Ranjan Mohapatra, in the presence of Executive Director (Materials Management) Shri A.K. Chakraborty, Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) Shri Praveen Nigam, Executive Director (Human Resources) Shri Pawan Kumar, Executive Director (Projects) Shri Prabir Kumar Sarkar, Chief Medical Officer In-Charge (Medical and Health Services) Dr Vineeta Dwivedi, General Manager In-Charge (Human Resources–Learning and Development) Shri Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava, along with senior officials and employees from various departments.

The newly established Advanced Electrical Lab has been equipped with modern industrial training systems and advanced equipment, including Low Tension circuit breakers, thyristor testers, motor starter panels, Alternating Current drive panels, telpher panels, Programmable Logic Controller panels, diode testers and star-delta starters.

Officials stated that the facility has been designed to provide electricians, technicians and engineers with hands-on practical exposure to advanced electrical systems and technologies that support the plant's large-scale industrial operations. The initiative is expected to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical competency through equipment-based technical training.

The project was conceptualised and implemented under the guidance of Executive Director (Projects) Shri Prabir Kumar Sarkar with the objective of creating a dedicated platform for advanced electrical skill development within the training ecosystem of Bhilai Steel Plant. The Town Services Department of the plant also played an active role in the development of the laboratory.

According to officials, the Advanced Electrical Lab will contribute significantly towards enhancing operational safety, minimising equipment downtime and improving long-term operational efficiency across the plant. The initiative is also expected to further strengthen the technical capabilities of the workforce in line with the growing technological requirements of modern steel production systems.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)–Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Advanced Electrical Lab at its Human Resources–Learning and Development (HR-L&D) Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening workforce capability, technical excellence and modernisation of training infrastructure.

The facility was formally inaugurated on wednesday by Director In-Charge, SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant, Shri Chitta Ranjan Mohapatra, in the presence of Executive Director (Materials Management) Shri A.K. Chakraborty, Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) Shri Praveen Nigam, Executive Director (Human Resources) Shri Pawan Kumar, Executive Director (Projects) Shri Prabir Kumar Sarkar, Chief Medical Officer In-Charge (Medical and Health Services) Dr Vineeta Dwivedi, General Manager In-Charge (Human Resources–Learning and Development) Shri Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastava, along with senior officials and employees from various departments.

The newly established Advanced Electrical Lab has been equipped with modern industrial training systems and advanced equipment, including Low Tension circuit breakers, thyristor testers, motor starter panels, Alternating Current drive panels, telpher panels, Programmable Logic Controller panels, diode testers and star-delta starters.

Officials stated that the facility has been designed to provide electricians, technicians and engineers with hands-on practical exposure to advanced electrical systems and technologies that support the plant's large-scale industrial operations. The initiative is expected to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical competency through equipment-based technical training.

The project was conceptualised and implemented under the guidance of Executive Director (Projects) Shri Prabir Kumar Sarkar with the objective of creating a dedicated platform for advanced electrical skill development within the training ecosystem of Bhilai Steel Plant. The Town Services Department of the plant also played an active role in the development of the laboratory.

According to officials, the Advanced Electrical Lab will contribute significantly towards enhancing operational safety, minimising equipment downtime and improving long-term operational efficiency across the plant. The initiative is also expected to further strengthen the technical capabilities of the workforce in line with the growing technological requirements of modern steel production systems.