The Indian Iron and Steel industries face numerous challenges in terms of energy consumption, quality, productivity and environmental issues. The steel sector is also witnessing a rapid growth, with India poised to become the second largest steel producer globally. Therefore, there is a large demand for highly skilled manpower for the steel industry to sustain this expected rapid growth. The Center for Sustainable Technology and Product Development (CSTPD) has been established at OP Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh by the Jindal and Steel and Power Ltd. (JSPL) Group to cater to the needs of the entire Indian Iron & Steel producers and User Industries.
OPJU is the ONLY private university dedicated to meet the challenges of the country’s iron and steel industry by establishing a dedicated centre to promote research, knowledge sharing, provide training and programs to meet the needs of the industry in the areas of Steel Technology, Power Technology, Welding Technology and Environmental and Waste Management. OPJU is considered to be the India’s Steel University established under the JSPL flagship. JSPL, as part of the $18 Billion OP Jindal Group is a major producer to steel and power with locations across India and Abroad. The JSPL group has grown in capacity to approximately 10MTPA steel production and over 5GW of power production.
OPJU is surrounded by nearly 50 small, medium and large scale industries of which, majorities are steel and power industries. This kind of environment provides the learners acquire rich knowledge with practical learning and also helps them to interact with the industry personnel to discuss and study the various industry related issues.
To facilitate more investment in innovation and infrastructure, promote sustainable industries and invest in scientific research to boost sustainable development. Taking into account the energy conservation in steel making, research and training at CSTPD be a way forward to pursue United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action.
To be innovators and leaders in the field of steel technology and better understand the problems and provide suitable solutions related to various issues in metallurgical industries. The vision of CSTPD is to be an innovators and leaders in the field of steel technology and better understand the problems and provide suitable solutions for making green steel and the various issues in steel industries.
