IIT Kharagpur signed an MoU with Jindal Stainless, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of metallurgical research and development. In a bid to foster industry-academy collaboration, Jindal Stainless and IIT Kharagpur will work together on metallurgical projects, such as process optimisation, materials characterisation, and primary alloy production. This strategic alliance signifies a significant step forward in metallurgy, promising ground-breaking advancements and fostering a culture of innovation, as both organizations leverage their strengths to drive meaningful progress and contribute to the industry's growth.

Director, IIT, Kharagpur, Prof Virendra K Tewari said, " This MoU with industry experts will affirm India's position in global manufacturing industry and contribute to the vision and mission of IIT Kharagpur and the country at large". Director, IIT Kharagpur, Prof Viresndra K Tewari said. The MoU is a testament to shaping the trajectory of stainless steel technology and making substantial strides in the industry, contributing to an atmanirbhar India".

Director, IIT Khasppur, Prof Virend K Tewari; Dean, R&D, Prof Rintu Banerjee; Dean BTBS & HOD, Dept. of Metallurgy, Prof Shiv Brat Singh; and Prof Manas Paliwal from the Dept of Metallurgy at IIT Kharagpur were in attendance at the signing ceremony that took place at the IIT Kharagpur campus. Jindal Stainless' Jajpur Unit Head, Mr. Deepak Agrawal; Business Head (Phase-I) & Chief Metallurgist, Mr. Awanindra K Singh; and Head, R&D, Mr. Daitari Kamila were also present on the occasion.

The meeting was virtually attended CHRO, Jindal Stainless, Mr. Sushil Baveja. Under the terms of the MoU, IIT Kharagpur will provide technical consultancy and engage in academic and industrial research to enhance productivity and process improvement at Jindal Stainless Limited. They will conduct lab-scale experiments, facilitate material characterisation techniques, and support modelling and simulation studies, emphasising the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and water conservation for sustainable metallurgical practices.