Open House on Steel Import to be Held by Ministry of Steel on 26th Dec

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An open house will be conducted by the Ministry of Steel between 11 AM to 5 PM on 26th December in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar in New Delhi to discuss issues related to the import of steel.

Any issues or grievances faced by companies and associations related to these topics may be aired here. As logistic challenges prevent walk-in participation, only one representative of an organisation is permitted into the event.

To take part in the Open House and get a specific time slot on the date, send an e-mail to tech-steel@nic.in. While writing the e-mail, the following information may be included:

1. Company/Association Name 2. Issues related to Steel Import Monitoring System/SARAL Steel Import Monitoring System/Quality Control Order Exemption 3. Participant Name and Designation (No Third Party Representation Allowed) 4. Reference of Steel Import Monitoring System/SARAL Steel Import Monitoring System/Quality Control Order Exemption Application (if any) 5. Type of Industry and Product 6. Maximum 50 Word Description of Issue 7. Mobile Number and Email of Participant.

Any company or association having issues related to Steel Import Monitoring System/SARAL Steel Import Monitoring System/Quality Control Order Exemption should send their request to the specified e-mail by 6 PM on 22nd December to get their desired time slot.

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