Posted On: 18 MAR 2026 10:48AM by PIB Delhi Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 23 rd March, 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in for getting a confirmed time slot on above date. While sending the e-mail, following information may be included: Name of the Company/Association Type of industry and product – Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc. Issue is related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION Reference of SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION application if any Issue in brief (maximum 50 words) Name and designation of participant (third party representation not allowed) Contact details of the participant (mobile number and e-mail) The Open House will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation. It is advised that any company or association having issues related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION for import of steel may send their request on the above e-mail by 20 th March, 03:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots. ****** AG (Release ID: 2241582) Visitor Counter : 594 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Gujarati Ministry of Steel Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on 23rd March Posted On: 18 MAR 2026 10:48AM by PIB Delhi Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 23 rd March, 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on tech-steel[at]nic[dot]in for getting a confirmed time slot on above date. While sending the e-mail, following information may be included: Name of the Company/Association Type of industry and product – Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc. Issue is related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION Reference of SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION application if any Issue in brief (maximum 50 words) Name and designation of participant (third party representation not allowed) Contact details of the participant (mobile number and e-mail) The Open House will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation. It is advised that any company or association having issues related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION for import of steel may send their request on the above e-mail by 20 th March, 03:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots. ****** AG (Release ID: 2241582) <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Ministry of Steel will be conducting Open House to discuss issues related to import of steel on 23rd March, 2026 in Steel Room, 3rd Floor, GPOA- 3, Netaji Nagar New Delhi. Companies and associations may present their issues related to above subjects in the Open House. To participate in the Open House e-mails may be sent on <a href="mailto:tech-steel@nic.in"><span style="color:#0563c1">tech-steel@nic.in</span></a> for getting a confirmed time slot on above date. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">While sending the e-mail, following information may be included:</span></span></p> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Name of the Company/Association</span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Type of industry and product – Auto/Aerospace/Telecom/ Defence, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Issue is related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION </span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Reference of SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION application if any</span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Issue in brief (maximum 50 words)</span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Name and designation of participant (third party representation not allowed)</span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="color:black">Contact details of the participant (mobile number and e-mail)</span></span></span></li> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Open House will be conducted from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and specific time slots will be indicated via e-mail. Walk-ins will not be possible due to logistic challenges and only one representative per organisation is permitted to ensure wider participation. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">It is advised that any company or association having issues related to SIMS/SARAL SIMS/QCO EXEMPTION for import of steel may send their request on the above e-mail by 20th March, 03:00 pm to get confirmed time-slots.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">******</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>AG</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); 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Ministry of Steel to hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on 23rd March
For UPSC
Note the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) and Quality Control Order (QCO) mechanisms; registrations close 20th March 3 PM; venue is Netaji Nagar, New Delhi; one representative per organisation allowed.
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