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LOCATIONS FOR STUDY TOURS (within 100 KMs from KV, Asansol)
MUKUTMANIPUR DAM
Site: Mukutmanipur
District: Bankura
State: West Bengal
Site Location: Bankura 1.25hr; Durgapur 2.25 hr
Visitor Attraction: Large water body; refreshing natural environment. The second biggest earth dam of India is located in Mukutmonipur.
Mukutmanipur is a small town in Bankura district of West Bengal, India. It is located at the confluence of the Kangsabati and Kumari rivers close to the Jharkhand border.
Kangsabati project
In 1956, a giant water dam reservoir was planned at Mukutmonipur, about 12 km from Khatra town. The Mukutmonipur dam was planned to provide major irrigation facilities to eight lakh hectares of agricultural land, stretched across Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur and Hooghly. [1] Approximately two kilometers from the lake is the Bangopalpur Reserve Forest, a home of many species of flora and fauna.
Tourist centre
Mukutmonipur and Jhilimili nearby are major tourist attractions visited by more than a lakh visitors. The second biggest earth dam of India is located in Mukutmonipur 55 kms away from Bankura. According to one description, “green forests surround the vast bluish tract of water, and the hillocks are picturesque. The place is very famous for its superb natural beauty. The undulating terrain along the southern edge of the Kangsabati water reservoir spreads as a three-dimensional necklace in green and terracotta.” The SDO, Khatra, Mr Sanjay Vansal said: “We have got a Rs 80 lakh composite UNDP project for Mukutmonipur. The project has been conceived to promote tourism and improve the condition of the tribal artisans devoted to the craft work with bamboo sticks and saboi grass.” [2] Approximately two kilometers from the lake is the Bangopalpur Reserve Forest, a home of many species of flora and fauna.
Hstory
Four kilometers from the dam is the ancient town of Ambikanagar, once an important place of pilgrimage for Jains. However, a flood destroyed most of what remained in 1898.
MAITHAN DAM
Maithan Dam, It is 52 km from Dhanbad. Maithon can also be translated as "Mother's Abode". Maithon has the biggest reservoir in the Damodar valley Corporation. This dam, designed for flood control, has been built on the Barakar river. It has a unique underground power station which is first of its kind in South East Asia. Just a little away from the dam lies an ancient temple at Kalyaneshwari.
The lake at Maithon is spread over an area of 65 sq.kms. On an island in the lake is a rest house which offers accommodation. Boating and fishing facilities are available. Close by, a deer park and a bird sanctuary have been established.
 
General Information
• Clothing: Summer - Cotton/Tropical, Winter - Light Woolens.
• Language Spoken: Hindi, English
What to See
Maithon Dam : The Maithon Dam, located 48 kms from Dhanbad, is 15,712 ft long and 165 ft. high. This dam specially designed for flood control generates 60000-k Watt of electricity. The unique feature that sets it apart from the rest is that there is an underground power station, first of its kind, in whole of South East Asia. The dam is constructed on the Barakar River.
Prior permission is required for visiting the powerhouse. The permits are issued from the office of the Assistant Public Relations Officer and guide services are also made available.
How to Reach
Rail: Nearest railway station is Barakar, which is 8 kms from here.
Road: Regular bus services ply to Maithon from Dhanbad, Asansol and Barakar.
Bus: Regular bus services ply to Maithon from Dhanbad, Asansol and Barakar.
Local Transport: Taxis are available.
| Inauguration |
27.09.57 |
| On River |
Barakar |
| District |
Dhanbad |
| State |
Jharkhand |
| Height above river bed (meters) |
49.38(Earthen) and 43.89(Concrete) |
| Length (meters) |
4860 |
| Width of roadway (meters) |
6.78 |
| Power generating capacity |
3 x 20 MW |
Storage capacity (million cu.m.)
| To dead storage level |
93.17 |
| To full pool level |
1093.54 |
Allocation of storage capacities (MCM)
| For irrigation & power |
441.64 |
| For flood control |
361.98 |
| Drainage area (sq. km.) |
6293.17 |
Reservoir spread (sq. km.)
| At dead storage level |
24.28 |
| At maximum conservation pool |
71.35 |
| Area top of gates |
107.16 |
IISCO STEEL PLANT (ISP)
IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), an integrated steel plant in Burnpur, has the capacity to produce 4.26 lakh tonnes of saleable steel and 2.54 lakh tonnes of pig iron annually. ISP, the erstwhile Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO), which was a 100% subsidiary of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been amalgamated with the parent company with effect from 16 February 2006.
ISP produces a large number of steel structurals and special sections as well as pig iron. the plant pioneered the production of centre –sill Z-section used in the fabrication of wagon and Z-type sheet piling section used in construction of barrages, bridge foundations and other projects and colliery arch section used for roof support in collieries. The plant has also developed ‘slit rolling’ for small diameter rounds (10 mm and 12 TMT), which are in high demand in the domestic market.
The plant is set to undego modernisation-cum-capacity expansion though which its hot metal production capacity will be raised to 2.5 MT by 2011-12.
ISP is accredited with ISO 9001:2000 QMS for its Heavy Structural Mill and Merchant & Rod Mill. It has also been awarded ISO 14001:2004 EMS for its entire Rolling Mill Complex.
Location : ISP is situated at Burnpur near Asansol in the Burdwan district of West Bengal.
History
The origin of ISP can be traced to 1874 when James Erskine founded the Bengal Iron Works and set up a plant at Kulti (in West Bengal) to produce pig iron. In 1918, the erstwhile IISCO, promoted by Burn and Company, came into being after changing hands several times. The manufacture of steel at Burnpur started in 1939. By the middle of the 1960s, the plant, under the chairmanship of industrialist Sir Biren Mookerjee, was producing one million tonne a year. On July 4, 1972, the company was taken over by the Government of India. In March 1979, it was made a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAIL.
The erstwhile IISCO was once quoted on the London Stock Exchange, and had the pride of place on the Calcutta Stock Exchange in the early 1960s.
Infrastructure of ISP, Burnpur
Coke Oven
Two coke oven batteries each of height 4.5 m and capacity 18.6 t of dry coal
Blast Furnace
Two blast furnaces each of useful volume 1170 cu m
Steel Melting Shop
1 Twin Hearth Furnace of 2×110 t capacity
Rolling Mills
32 Soaking Pits;
Blooming Mill capacity : 0.9 Mtpa
Billet Mill capacity : 0.8 Mtpa
Heavy Structural Mill capacity : 0.25 Mtpa
Light Structural Mill capacity : 0.12 Mtpa
Merchant & Rod Mill capacity : 0.15 Mtpa
Facilities
Pollution Control
All environmental parameters like SPM, SOX, NOX, water testing are regularly undertaken to meet the Pollution Control Board norms. The department is equipped with latest testing facilities.
Computer Services
Computerized Integrated Maintenance and Materials Management System (IMMMS) based on CA-OpenIngres RDBMS under HP-UX.
A Sun Solaris network running Oracle RDBMS in Finance department.
Email and internet facilities.
Education
ISP runs 3 Higher Secondary, 1 Secondary and 4 Primary schools providing subsidised education to more than 7000 students. Besides, 1 co-educational English medium CBSE school with 2000+ students is supported by the company.
Health Care
A 500-bedded Central Hospital with facilities like modern OT, ICU, ICCU, Dialysis unit, Dental, isolation ward, blood bank, physiotherapy. Besides, there are Clinics in all townships and Occupational Health Centre in the plants.
DURGAPUR STEEL PLANT
Set up in the late 50's with an initial annual capacity of one million tonnes of crude steel per year, the capacity of Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) was later expanded to 1.6 million tonnes in the 70's. A massive modernisation programme was undertaken in the plant in early 90's, which, while bringing numerous technological developments in the plant, enhanced the capacity of the plant to 2.088 million tonnes of hot metal,1.8 million tonnes crude steel and 1.586 million tonnes saleable steel. The entire plant is covered under ISO 9001: 2000 quality management system.
The modernized DSP now has state-of –the-art technology for quality steel making. The modernized units have brought about improved productivity, substantial improvement in energy conservation and better quality products. DSP’s Steel Making complex and the entire mills zone, comprising its Blooming & Billet Mill, Merchant Mill, Skelp Mill, Section Mill and Wheel & Axle Plant, are covered under ISO: 9002 quality assurance certification.
With the successful commissioning of the modernized units, DSP is all set to produce 2.088 million tones of hot metal, 1.8 million tones of crude steel and 1.586 million tones of saleable steel annually.
Merchant Products : 2,80,000
Structural : 2,07,000
Skelp :1,80,000
Wheels & Axles : 58,000
Semis : 8,61,000
Total Saleable steel : 15,86,000
Location
Situated at a distance of 158 km from Calcutta, its geographical location is defined as 230 27' North and 880 29' East. It is situated on the banks of the Damodar river. The Grand Trunk Road and the main Calcutta-Delhi railway line pass through Durgapur.
Environment control
Durgapur Steel Plant has always made relentless efforts to maintaining a healthy and clean environment. The units in DSP are provided with necessary pollution control facilities and the liquid effluents and chimney emissions from the plant are well within norms.
DSP has undertaken massive afforestation to maintain clean environment. Some 3,266 acres of land have been covered with 14 lakh plantations. In order to develop healthy awareness about the environment amongst the younger generation, eco-clubs have been formed in DSP schools.
Centre for Human Resource Development
DSP has always attached maximum importance on proper training and development of its employees. Its Centre for Human Resource Development has all modern facilities including the state-of-the-art Electrical and Electronics laboratory, Hydraulics and Pneumatics laboratory and workshop for effective training and development of its employees.
Communication
The Public Relations Department publishes monthly house journals in English, Bengali and Hindi for extensive information of company affairs to the employees. DSP also has an in-house TV studio (DSTV) along with all modern facilities, which telecast news and a gamut of other programs covering various aspects of plant and township activities.
Durgapur – The Happening City
Durgapur, which is on the main Kolkata – New Delhi line, is fast turning into the most happening city in the region. From a sleepy settlement, the town today boasts of a variety of educational institutions, posh shopping malls, complexes with eateries and a multiplex, etc. With the change in the mindset of the people has come a change in the lifestyle also. Quality consciousness has steeped in, accompanied with quality brands making their presence felt in the market. Durgapur is fast turning into the central location for the entire region – with the entry of big business houses and entrepreneurs, the city is all set to undergo a change in its own lifestyle and in the outlook of its residents.
CHITTARANJAN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS
CLW manufactures electric locomotives -- 25 kv ac loco with three phase ac drive, 25kv ac locomotive with dc drive. it is one of the largest Electric Locomotive manufacturer in the world.
CLW also manufactures AC & DC Traction motors, Switch gears/Control gears, Bogies cast & fabricated, Wheel sets & Steel casting.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has been named after the great freedom fighter, leader and statesmen Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das . The production activity started on 26th January, 1950 the day when India became Republic. The initial product of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was Steam Locomotive . In the period 1950-1972 Chittaranjan Locomotive Works turned out a total number of 2351 Steam Locomotives.
BAKRESHWAR THERMAL POWER PLANT
Bakreshwar is in the Birbhum district of West Bengal and is home to a thermal power plant operated by West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL). This was formed by the West Bengal Government in order to improve power generation in West Bengal, to help it achieve its goal of becoming a major industrial state. Another large power plant is located in Kolaghat in Midnapore district. Bakreshwar thermal power plant is situated in close vicinity of Siuri, the Birbhum district headquarter.
The word Bakreshwar comes from the name of lord shiva worshipped in the locality. Bakra= bent or curved. Ishwar= god. Mythologically Ashtabakra Muni (a sage with 8 curved cripples, probably kyphoscoliotic)was blessed by lord Shiva here. This is a major pilgrimage spot with many hot springs.
Economy
West Bengal Power Development Corporation operates the 3 X 210 MW Thermal Power Station.
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