Tata Steel BSL Khopoli unit has been contributing its bit to the ongoing fight against the COVID 19 pandemic. Recently five BiPAP machines, used to give support to COVID-19 patients having breathing problem, have been handed over to Ms Nidhi Choudhari, district collector and magistrate, Raigad, Maharashtra at her office by Mr Kapil Modi, Executive Plant Head, Khopoli, Tata Steel BSL. 
 

In continuation with its support for the community during the pandemic, the steel major had earlier handed over 5 ventilators to Shri Aditya Thackery, Minister of Tourism and Environment and Climate Change, Government of Maharashtra. Responding to the need in the region, the nonfunctional Cryogenic plant of Tata Steel BSL was made operational. It has been supplying medical grade Oxygen to the local hospitals. As a member of the Industries Association of Khopoli, the company has also contributed to the supply of medical equipment to Khalapur Public Health Centre (PHC), Vavosi PHC and the health facility in Rural Hospital Chowk and also contributed Rs 3 lakhs for operational cost of COVID-19 care hospital of Khopoli.

Besides it has provided dry rations to more than 1000 families, PPE kits to the local hospitals, masks ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist), ANM, and medical staff, trained women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) in making masks to earn livelihood. Besides through the members of SHGs the steel major is also creating awareness on COVID appropriate behavior among the community. 15 more BiPAP machines will also be provided to the government soon by Tata Steel BSL.

About Tata Steel BSL

Tata Steel BSL Limited, formerly known as Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL), is India's fifth largest flat steel producing company with an existing steel production capacity of 5.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) as on March 31, 2021. Tata Steel BSL has recorded a gross revenue of USD Million 2,414.13 (INR 18,199.14 Crores) in FY 20. The organisation is spread across India with an employee base of over 5,700.

On May 18, 2018, it was acquired by Tata Steel Limited through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bamnipal Steel Limited.  Tata Steel BSL has been felicitated with several awards including Apex India Green Leaf Awards 2019 in Metal and Mining sector by the Apex India Foundation in the category of Environmental Excellence, Energy Efficiency and Water Stewardship; Energy and Environment Foundation Global Sustainability Award 2020” in Platinum Category; best practices in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) by CII, Odisha State Council  2020, Odisha State  Energy Conservation Award (Energy conservation initiatives  and carbon abatement projects) under CPP, 9th Icon SWM Excellence Award 2019 for industries  (Overall environment excellence award –Category waste management); National Energy Management Award 2019 by CII for its  Khopoli unit as Energy Efficient Unit.