SAIL strengthens Mahakumbh Mela with 45,000 Tonne of Steel

13 Jan 2025 CW Team

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna and India's largest steel-making public sector company, has supplied approximately 45,000 tonnes of steel for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela 2025 which will be held in Prayagraj. The total quantity of steel supplied includes chequered plates, hot strip mill plates, mild steel plates, angles and joists. Earlier also, SAIL had supplied steel during the Mahakumbh Mela of 2013, demonstrating the company's consistent support for the notable public event.

The steel supplied by SAIL will play a crucial role in supporting the construction of various temporary structures essential for the smooth and successful conduct of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. These include pontoon bridges, passage, temporary steel bridges, substations and flyovers. Major customers for this steel supply include the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttar Pradesh State Bridges Corporation, Electricity Board and their suppliers.

SAIL is proud to contribute steel for such a large-scale event which is also a symbol of the nation's rich cultural heritage. The company remains committed to contributing to national projects that enhance the country's infrastructure and promote its cultural and social well-being.

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