NML Jamshedpur organizes corporate training programme on MCC

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, May 23: A four day training programme on “Mineral & Coal Characterization (MCC)” commenced at the CSIR – NML on Monday, May 23. The program was initiated under the umbrella of the CSIR Integrated Skill Training Development Program that will conclude on May 26.

The objective of the training program was aimed at providing exposure to the working professionals in the field of mineral processing including coal characterization to enhance their knowledge and skill in that particular area. The programme was expected to improve the understanding of various concepts and methods of mineral processing and coal characterization. The training schedule was divided in two modules and included lectures and hands-on training that covered topics related to these areas

Dr Ganesh Chalavadi, Scientist, MNP Division, was the coordinator of the training program and welcomed the participants. The welcome address was delivered by Dr Indranil Chattoraj, Director, CSIR-NML. He introduced the CSIR-NML and stated that it was one of the premier research organizations and had the oldest mineral processing research infrastructure in the country.

Dr S Sivaprasad, Chief Scientist and HoD, HR of CSIR-NML, in a brief speech, expressed his expectation from the participants who would have a mutual learning experience in this four-day training program. His speech was followed by an address by Dr Sanchita Chakravarty, Chief Scientist and Head of AAC and MNP Divisions of CSIR-NML. She gave a brief introduction to the overall training program and hoped that the participants gained a very good experience through interactive sessions on all four days. Dr Mita Tarafder, Chief Scientist and Head, KRIT Division of CSIR-NML gave a presentation and talked about the skill training initiative of CSIR. She brought out some facts about the skill gap that existed in the youth of India and introduced various skill training programmes conducted every year by CSIR-NML in an attempt to fill this gap.

This customized corporate training program was organized by the MNP Division of CSIR-NML for the employees of Arcelor Mittal, Nippon Steel India Ltd. Odisha. Six employees from the organization participated in this program. They introduced themselves at the end of the inaugural program. The program was concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the Coordinator, Dr Ganesh Chalavadi.