India News | Foundation Laid for Rs 10-crore Magnesium Plant in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Nov 26 (PTI) A top official of the state-run CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory on Tuesday laid the foundation of a pilot plant for production of magnesium at Nildih area here.

The proposed plant will be set up at a cost of Rs 10 crore and is scheduled to be completed by January 2026.

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The foundation of the facility was laid by CSIR-NML Director General Dr Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury.

The project is entirely based on indigenous technology, an official said.

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In the initial phase, the plant will produce 120 kg of magnesium daily, with plans to expand its capacity to 150-200 kg per day in future.

Magnesium is widely used in defence research, nuclear technology, space applications and various commercial purposes.

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