RINL Wins Gold Award at AP State Energy Conservation Award 2024
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| RINL Wins Gold Award at AP State Energy Conservation Award 2024 | - Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), won the prestigious Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024.- Awarded for energy conservation measures, especially waste energy utilization in the Iron & Steel sector.- The award was presented at the Energy Conservation Week celebrations in Vijayawada. |
| Award Ceremony | - Award presented by K. Vijayanand, IAS, Special Chief Secretary (Energy), Government of Andhra Pradesh.- Award received by Uttam Brahma (GM, Energy, Environment & Utilities) and VVVS Pulla Reddy (DGM, Energy Management Department). |
| Company Details | - RINL is the corporate entity ofVisakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), India's first shore-based integrated steel plant.- Known for producing high-quality steel. |
| State of Andhra Pradesh | - Capital: Amaravati (official);Largest city: Visakhapatnam.- CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Energy Conservation Efforts | - RINL focused on harnessing waste energy over the last 3 years for energy conservation.- Recognized for its impactful initiatives in energy efficiency in the iron and steel sector. |