National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) marked the 82nd CSIR Foundation Day with a grand celebration held at the NML Auditorium. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Nirbhik Banerjee, Executive Director, RDCIS, SAIL, Ranchi; Dr. N.C. Murmu, Director, CSIR-NML; and Aditya Mainak, Administrative Officer, CSIR-NML.
The festivities commence with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and progress. Dr. N.C. Murmu, Director, NML, extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries, NML retirees, scientists, and other invitees present, setting the tone for an eventful day.
The Chief Guest, Nirvik Banerjee, delivered the CSIR Foundation Day lecture, addressing the pertinent topic of "Challenges towards Decarbonization of Indian Steel Industry." His insights shed light on crucial aspects of sustainable practices within the steel industry.
As part of the CSIR Foundation Day celebrations, essay and quiz competitions were organized for employees, fostering a spirit of intellectual engagement. Nirvik Banerjee presented awards for the outstanding performances in these competitions, recognizing the talent and knowledge within the NML community.
Special recognition was accorded to meritorious students, with one-time lump sum cash awards for exceptional achievements in Senior Secondary Examinations. Notable awardees included Abhishek Kumar Sahu, Soumyajit Ghosh, and Debjit Ghosh, who excelled with scores of 95.33%, 95.0%, and 94.0%, respectively.
CSIR-NML took a significant step forward on this auspicious day by signing an agreement with RDCIS, SAIL, focusing on the "Development of Zn-Al-Mg Based Hot Dip Coating for Steel Strips." This collaboration aims to advance technologies in the metallurgical domain.
In a gesture of knowledge transfer and technological dissemination, two CSIR-NML technologies were transferred to external entities. The technology "Zincometer: A sensing device for Real-time Zinc coating weight measurement of steel wires in Galvanized line" found a new home in Gamharia-based MSME company M/S Refosteel Instruments. Additionally, the technology for the development of 98-99% pure Ti3AlC2 MAX phase was transferred to M/S Global Nanotech, Mumbai.
The day concluded with the presentation of awards for the essay and quiz competitions. Notable winners included Somnath Das, Amit Prakash, Shashikant Choudhary, Ellife Kumbhar, Chandan Kr. Chowdhary, and Dr. Mrs. Minati Kumari Sahu.
Aditya Mainak, Administrative Officer, CSIR-NML, expressed gratitude in the vote of thanks, acknowledging the collective efforts that made the 82nd CSIR Foundation Day celebration a resounding success. The day's events not only highlighted the scientific achievements of CSIR-NML but also underscored the institute's commitment to knowledge sharing, collaboration, and fostering a culture of excellence in metallurgical research and development.
