Empowering India's Secondary Steel Sector Since 1987.Established by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, NISST is a premier national institution committed to strengthening and modernizing the secondary steel sector. Born from the recommendations of the Indian Steel Mission to Europe, NISST bridges the gap between policy and practice driving transformation through training, innovation, sustainability, and standardization.
As a recognized Centre of Excellence, we specialize in technical training, industrial consultancy, energy optimization, and quality assurance. Backed by NABL-accredited laboratories and recognition from BIS, BEE, DPIIT, and other authorities, we work with industry, government, and global bodies like UNDP and USAID to build a globally competitive and environmentally responsible steel ecosystem.
Core Focus Areas
Human Resource Development & Technical Training
Skill Development for Engineers, Industrial Workers & Tribal Youth
Industrial Consultancy & Technical Services
Energy Audits & Process Optimization
Safety Inspections & Factory Safety Audits
Metallurgical Testing, Mechanical/NDT Testing & Chemical Analysis
Environmental Impact Assessment & Pollution Control
Support to BIS, State Governments, and National Steel Policies
Sectoral Expertise
Electric Arc & Induction Furnaces
Rolling & Re-Rolling Mills (Hot & Cold)
Ladle Refining & Secondary Steelmaking
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Units
Steel Recycling from Ship-Breaking Industry
NISST works closely with steel manufacturers, state and central authorities, and global organizations like UNDP, USAID, and BIS to drive impactful change across the value chain from furnace to finished product.
Recognized for its fieldwork in regions like Punjab, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Chhattisgarh, NISST is not just a think tank it's an execution powerhouse for capacity building, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Learn more: https://nisst.org/