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 of Excellence in Steel Technology (COEST) is a vital vertical under the Center for Sustainable Technology and Product Development (CSTPD)has been established at OP Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh to cater to the needs of the entire Indian Iron & Steel producers and User Industries.
The objectives and activities of COEST will include performing industry relevant research and development on various aspects of steel technology; developing highly skilled manpower for steel industry, providing consultancy to the industry, organizing training programs for refreshing and updating knowledge, organizing international conferences on steel technology and network with other organizations involved in steel technology.
The center will broadly focus on creation of high quality manpower for the steel industry and focused R&D on steel technology.
