Inauguration of Training Courses at NISST, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab under the leadership of Secretary Steel, Government of India.
One-Day Training Programme on “Calculation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions” Organized by NISST | 28 September 2026
Electrician Course for Industrial Candidates
Warm welcome accorded to Honourable Secretary Steel, Government of India at NISST, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Glimpses from the “Inauguration of Training Courses” organized at the NISST Campus on 27th April, 2026.
Chintan Shivir organized at NISST, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab under the leadership of Secretary Steel, Government of India.
“Infosys visit to NISST, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab for discussions on green steel, quality standards & new innovations, as its campus is coming up soon in Mohali.”
Visit of Sh. Sandeep Poundrik, IAS Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Steel at NISST Campus Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab on 07.02.2025
Centre of Excellence for Iron and Steel Sector
Serving India's
Secondary Steel
Sector
The National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology, established by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, provides training, testing and technical services to India's secondary steel sector.
Technical and human resource development support for the secondary steel sector: reducing energy consumption, improving quality and building safer workplaces.
Welcome to NISST
The National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) addresses the technical needs of the secondary steel sector through energy, performance and safety audits, classroom and shop-floor training, and process improvement studies.
Our Mandate
NISST develops skilled technical manpower through short- and long-term courses, and provides industrial services and testing facilities to the secondary steel industry. The Institute promotes awareness of current technology through seminars, workshops and symposia; offers technical advisory services on process technology and energy efficiency; undertakes research and development in emerging areas; and maintains documentation and information services for the industry.
What We Do
Core Services
Training, certification, audits, testing and research services for India's secondary steel industry.
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HR Activities
Seminars and workshops, training programmes and in-house training for the iron and steel sector.
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Green Steel Certification
Certification of steel products under the Ministry of Steel's Green Steel Taxonomy, launched in April 2025.
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Validation & Verification Body (VVB)
Greenhouse gas validation and verification for the iron and steel sector, being developed in line with ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065.
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Energy Audits
Energy audits, PAT M&V audits, induction furnace efficiency studies and reheating furnace simulation to reduce energy costs.
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Safety Audits
Safety inspections and industrial safety audits of steel manufacturing facilities.
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Testing Services
NABL-accredited and BIS-certified chemical, metallography and mechanical laboratories, including spectrometric analysis of steel, recognised by BIS for 59 Indian Standards.
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Techno-Economic Studies
Feasibility studies, DPR preparation, capacity assessment, process audits and failure analysis for rolling mills.
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Industrial Services
Research in quality improvement, reheating furnace simulation, refractory development and technology development.
Launched April 2025
Green Steel Certification
NISST operates India's Green Steel Certification programme, which helps secondary steel plants benchmark their emissions performance. Registration is open, and the guidelines are available on the Green Steel portal.
Green Steel Taxonomy — CO₂ Intensity
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5 Star < 1.6 t-CO₂e/tfs
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4 Star ≥ 1.6 to < 2.0 t-CO₂e/tfs
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3 Star ≥ 2.0 to < 2.2 t-CO₂e/tfs
tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per tonne of finished steel (t-CO₂e/tfs). Steel above 2.2 does not qualify as Green Steel.
State-wise Green Steel Certificates
69 certificates across 18 states/UTs
| State | Certificates |
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| Maharashtra | 17 |
| Punjab | 13 |
| Gujarat | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | 5 |
| Karnataka | 5 |
| West Bengal | 5 |
| Telangana | 3 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Haryana | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 1 |
| Kerala | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 1 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 |
| Goa | 1 |
The Green Steel Certificate is issued under the Ministry of Steel Green Steel Taxonomy. It is not a NABCB-accredited validation/verification statement and does not confer any status under EU or UK CBAM.
Testing & Certification
NABL Accredited & BIS Certified Testing Laboratories
NISST's NABL-accredited and BIS-certified laboratories provide end-to-end quality testing. They are recognised by BIS for testing against 59 Indian Standards notified by the Ministry of Steel, and the energy laboratory supports industry through energy audits.
View Rate ListTesting, Inspection & Audit Services
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Mechanical Testing
Hardness, tensile, compression and impact (Izod/Charpy) testing to assess material strength and durability.
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Electrical Inspection
Transformer oil filtration, dielectric strength and insulation resistance testing for safe, reliable electrical systems.
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Factory Safety Audits
Inspection of hazardous machinery, pressure vessels and lifting tackle to meet safety standards and prevent accidents.
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Metallographic Testing
Microstructure analysis, grain size evaluation and coating thickness measurement for quality control.
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Reheating Furnace Studies
Performance analysis and thermal audits of reheating furnaces to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
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Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis of steel, fuel analysis, and coating mass and adhesion testing.
Leadership
NISST is guided by senior officers of the Ministry of Steel and an experienced technical team committed to the sustainable growth of India's secondary steel sector.
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Sh. Daya Nidhan Pandey, IAS
Jt. Secretary & Chairman, NISST
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Sh. Parmjeet Singh
Director
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Sh. Sandeep Pal Singh
Sr. Dy. Director (T)
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Sh. Bimal Kumar Bansal
Sr. Dy. Director (F&A)/(P&A)
Our Associates
NISST works with the following organisations in carrying out its activities.
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Get in Touch
Contact Us
Post Box No. 92, G.T. Road, Sirhind Side, Mandi Gobindgarh, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab 147301- Office
- 01765-510141, 01765-511142
- Training & ANDT: Sh. Vipin Kumar
- +91 73896 94497
- Testing: Sh. Durgesh Notial
- +91 76258 36318
- Green Steel: Sh. Bikas Kumar Chandrakar
- +91 83579 91831
- Energy: Sh. Rahul Sharma
- +91 97848 09932
- VVB: Sh. S P Singh
- +91 98158 29399
- info@nisst.org, admin@nisst.org
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