SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant Receives BIS Certification for New Steel Grades
The newly certified grades include ISC 440 LA, ISC 470 LA, ISC 510 LA, and ISC 550 LA under the IS 513 (Part 2) standard.
Prior to this, the plant's BIS certification only covered steel grades up to ISC 410.
This certification expansion ensures that the plant's products comply with high-level national quality standards for industrial use.
Exam Perspective: National quality certifications like BIS are crucial for PSUs to maintain competitive edges in both domestic and international markets.
Key Facts / Static GK
Bokaro Steel Plant Location: Jharkhand
BIS: Bureau of Indian Standards
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