Steel Secretary Visits NMDC’s State-of-the-Art R&D Centre In Hyderabad
As a nerve centre of the industry, the new R&D Centre will serve as a hub for collaboration with leading academic institutions and industry experts
Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, visited NMDC's new state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) facility in Patancheru, Hyderabad on Monday. The Steel Secretary reviewed the latest innovations, sustainable mineral processing technologies, and the future roadmap of the R&D wing. He was accompanied by Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Additional Charge); Vinay Kumar, Director (Technical); V. Suresh, Director (Commercial); B. Vishwanath, CVO, and senior officers from NMDC.
Speaking to the officers, Sinha remarked, "NMDC's R&D Centre will mark a new chapter in the field of mineral exploration and development, creating opportunities for sustainable and innovative technology to thrive. This leading-edge facility should serve as a gateway for international and domestic collaborations while bringing a futuristic approach to the Indian mining industry."
Contributing to the field of mineral processing since 1970, NMDC R&D has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by both UNIDO and DSIR for its significant contributions to knowledge and technology transfer in the domestic and global industry.
“NMDC strives to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation and building an ecosystem that empowers Responsible Mining. Our new R&D facility houses cutting-edge technology and is manned by a team of experts, committed to bringing game-changing interventions in ore beneficiation and mineral processing technology,” said Amitava Mukherjee.
As a nerve centre of the industry, the new R&D Centre will serve as a hub for collaboration with leading academic institutions and industry experts. NMDC R&D is poised to support mining and metallurgy industry players from both private and public sectors, paving the way towards a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
