New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has achieved a major milestone in workplace safety and quality improvement by winning four Gold Awards at the Phase II Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC) 2026 in Bhilai.
All four Safety Circle teams representing RSP secured Gold Awards at the convention, organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Bhilai Chapter. The event was held on October 9 and 10, 2026, at Shankaracharya Technical Campus, Bhilai.
Adding to the plant’s achievement, Team Durga from the Blast Furnace (BF) department secured the highest marks in the convention’s Knowledge Test, highlighting its strong understanding of safety practices and quality concepts.
SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant’s Four Safety Circle Teams Win Gold
The four teams from Rourkela Steel Plant that won Gold Awards at CCQC Bhilai 2026 were:
- Team Durga: Blast Furnace (BF)
- Team Suraksha Prahari: Silicon Steel Mill (SSM)
- Team Suraksha Setu: Sintering Plant-1 (SP-1)
- Team Shrijan: Captive Power Plant-1 (CPP-1)
The achievement reflects the teams’ efforts to strengthen workplace safety, promote employee participation and encourage continuous improvement across different operational units of the plant.
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Team Durga Tops Knowledge Test at CCQC Bhilai 2026
Along with winning a Gold Award, Team Durga secured the highest marks in the Knowledge Test conducted during the convention.
The accomplishment highlights the team’s knowledge of safety practices and its commitment to applying quality concepts in the workplace. It also adds to RSP’s overall performance at the convention, where all four participating Safety Circle teams received Gold Awards.
Focus on Workplace Safety and Continuous Improvement
The teams showcased their work in teamwork, continuous improvement, employee participation and workplace safety. Their performance reflects RSP’s efforts to encourage employees to identify workplace challenges, develop practical solutions and strengthen safety standards at the operational level.
The achievement was supported by the guidance of Hiralal Mohapatra, Chief General Manager (Safety & Fire Services), and Abakasa Behera, Head of Safety, along with the contributions of the teams’ facilitators.
The recognition reinforces Rourkela Steel Plant’s focus on grassroots innovation, collaborative problem-solving and the adoption of effective safety practices.
RSP Reaffirms Commitment to Its Zero Harm Vision
The four Gold Awards at CCQC Bhilai 2026 underline Rourkela Steel Plant’s continued emphasis on building a strong safety culture and encouraging employees to participate in quality improvement initiatives.
By promoting teamwork, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement, the plant aims to strengthen operational practices and minimise workplace risks.
The achievement also supports RSP’s vision of Zero Harm, highlighting the importance of employee involvement in creating a safer and more efficient industrial workplace.
About SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and one of the country’s leading steel producers. Its Rourkela Steel Plant, located in Odisha, is an integrated steel plant that manufactures a range of steel products for industrial and infrastructure applications. The plant continues to focus on operational excellence, workplace safety, quality improvement and sustainable steel production.
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