SHRI K.K. MEHROTRA, Ex CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING DIRECTOR, MECON LIMITED, RANCHI andEx MANAGING DIRECTOR, Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (Nigeria) Limited

A. PERSONAL

i) Name : KISHORE KUMAR MEHROTRA

ii) Date of birth : 24th July, 1953

iii) Status : Married

iv) Nationality : Indian

V) Contact Details, Phone : Mobile : 09868112514 / 09968653355

Email : kishorekmehrotra@gmail.com

Vi) Mailing Address : Flat No. 406, MECON Apartment Plot No. C 58/10, Sector 62, NOIDA- 201307, U.P

B ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION :

B. Tech. (Metallurgy) in 1975 from Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (IT, BHU).

M. Tech. (Metallurgy) in 1980 from IT, BHU.

Diploma in Industrial Engineering in 1991 from IIIE, Mumbai.

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C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Superannuated from the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of MECON

Ltd., schedule ‘A’ design, engineering & consultancy organization under Ministry

of Steel, Govt. of India on 31st July, 2013.

Was Holding additional charge of Managing Director of Metallurgical &

Engineering Consultants (Nigeria) Ltd., a joint venture company formed by

MECON Limited with Delta Steel Plant, Ajaokuta Steel Plant and Nigerian

Partners.

In the capacity as CMD, I was providing leadership for a large number of steel

projects like expansion of steel plants of SAIL and RINL, new Greenfield state of

art integrated steel plant of 3.0 MT capacity being set up by NMDC at Chattisgarh

and plants being installed by private entrepreneurs. Provided leadership to the

team in obtaining the Engineering and Project Management consultancy

assignment from NMDC for their 3MT Integrated Steel Plant at Nagarnar,

Chattisgarh.

In past one year, due to my personal indulgence in guiding the marketing efforts

followed by my visit, MECON could get an assignment from overseas for

providing engineering services in the area of Blast Furnace Complex from PT

Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk., Indonesia and preparation of Comprehensive

Project Report for Steel Plant / Power Plant / Technology Park for Nigerian

client. .

Before taking over as CMD, I was holding the post of Director (Engineering) and

was responsible for all SAIL Plants Modernization & Expansion, and various

New Greenfield / brown field Steel Projects both in Public & Private Sectors as

well as technological up-gradation in MECON. .

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Has illustrious career spanning over 36 Years of outstanding contribution in the

field of design, consultancy, technology evaluation, process selection and

optimization in iron and steel, energy audit, marketing in the area of oil & gas and

infrastructure, Project Management.

I was actively involved in planning and recruitment of young and experienced

engineers and other professionals to take care of timely succession planning.

Under my leadership focused initiatives have been taken in the area of

Competency Mapping and its linkage with training and development plan of

employees. MECON being a knowledge based organization, I have emphasized

on evolving Knowledge Management System and same is in place. This has

resulted in IT enabled E-Archive System which is now a depository of more than

fifty thousand documents (engineering drawings, technical specifications etc.).

Contribution in the area of sustainable development

Being a premier consultancy organization, I had always been advocating and

influencing the technical groups to provide engineering solutions to clients

keeping in mind optimisation of resources and energy. It has culminated into

preparation of Sustainable Development Policy Objectives which stresses that

MECON will strive to contribute for the sustainable growth of country’s economy

while simultaneously working on and maintaining social and environmental

sustainability. MECON’s Sustainable Development Policy and Plans were

approved by the Board of Directors on 13th March, 2012 under my

chairmanship.

Impact on social welfare

MECON, under my guidance laid greater importance on Corporate Social

Responsibility activities, which comprises a spectrum of strategies, approaches

and activities, which come with its own benefits asking on commitment. Under

CSR program, many projects/ schemes have been undertaken in rural / naxal

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affected region to provide basic facilities in areas like environmental care,

sanitation, drinking water, education, medical & health care, peripheral

development etc

D. SALIENT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Responsible for making breakthrough in receiving order for providing design & consultancy services for transportation of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) for the first time in the country.

Responsible for bagging largest consultancy order for MECON, Delhi from Ministry of Defence.

With concerted marketing efforts, enhanced customer base in oil & gas sector by receiving orders from new clients.

Responsible for receiving few prestigious gas pipeline / city gas assignments against competitive bidding.

. Created the Energy Audit Group in MECON as a part of diversification and

successfully completed several orders.

Made significant contribution in evaluation of many new processes / technologies in Iron & Steel Sector and its suitability under Indian context.

Successfully discharged the additional responsibility of Vigilance Officer of MECON, Delhi, facilitator for implementation of ISO 9001 and promoting usage of Hindi in official work.

Author of over 37 technical papers published in national and international journals and presented in various technical conferences / symposium.

E. MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL BODY

Life Member of the Indian Institute of Metal (IIM) and Council Member of IIM, for 2012-13

Fellow Member of The Institution of Engineers and Immediate Past Chairman of Institution of Engineers, Jharkhand State Centre

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Past Chairman of Metallurgical & Material Engineers Division Board of The Institution of Engineers & presently member of Metallurgical & Material Engineering Board of the Institution of Engineers

Life member of YMCA, Ranchi

Patron of BHU Alumni Association, Ranchi Chapter

F. RECOGNITION / AWARDS

IT-BHU Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence 2012-13 by Association of IT BHU Alumni, New Delhi

Corporate Excellence Award in the 17th International Conference on Non Ferrous Minerals & Metals held on July 5th , 2013

Recipient of distinguished Alumnus Award 2012 from Department of Metallurgical and Material Science, Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, Varanasi

Recipient of Dr. M. Visvesvaraya Gold Medal Award in 2011 for paper “R&D and Innovations as competitive tools for steel industry”.

Recipient of Dr. M. Visvesvaraya Gold Medal Award in 2010 for paper “Supply Chain Management as the Competitive Tool in Steel Industry”

Recipient of Plaque for recognition of contribution to the profession of engineering sector from Mechanical Engineering Division, Institution of Engineers ( India ), Maharashtra State Centre in 2010.

Recipient of ‘Award of Excellence’ from Indian Institute of Metals, Ranchi Chapter.

Won several prizes on debate competition in Hindi organized by MECON and Ranchi National Language Co-ordination Committee

G. FOREIGN VISIT

Visited USA, Egypt, China, Italy, Germany, Russia, Nigeria, Qatar, Indonesia, UAE in connection with various official assignments.

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H. TECHNICAL PAPERS PRESENTED

i) Prospect of steel sector in Jharkhand – Presented at Institution of Engineers Jharkhand State Centre , June, 2013

ii) Evolution in technology& production of steelmaking, secondary refining & casting in India - Presented in 44th International Steelmaking Seminar organized by ABM & CBMM, Brazil in May,2013

iii) Challenges for India - Resources & Technology presented at Resurgent India - Vision 2020 in Metals & Mineral Sectors Sept,2012 at Delhi

iv) Role of Technology for Indian Steel Sector Growth presented at Steel Technology Conclave 2012

v) New Era of smelting reduction processes for hot metal production

vi) “R& D and Innovations as competitive tools for steel industry” received Sir M.Visvesvaraya Award for 2011.

vii) “Presentation on Green, Clean Technologies for Iron & Steel Plants” presented in Indian Chamber of Commerce, Lucknow in December, 2011.

viii) “Alloy and Special steel in India “Part I & II published in Steel World in August & September, 2011 issues.

ix) “Glowing Indoor Stainless Steel Industry” published in Steel World Vol. 17, No. 7 July, 2011.

x) “Perspective on Raw Materials for Steel Making in India” published in Steel World April 2011 issue.

xi) “Demand potential of India Spun Pipes – an analytical view” published in Steel World Vol. 17 No. 2, February 2011.

xii) “Supply chain Management as the competitive tool for steel industry” received Sir M.Visvesvaraya Award for 2010.

xiii) “Energy Efficient Technologies for Iron and Steel Production” at 4 th India Steel Summit organized by ASSOCHAM at New Delhi on 11th August, 2010.

xiv) “Steel Demand Potential in India – An analysis” published in Steel World Vol. 16, No. 7, July 2010.

xv) “Indian Seamless Pipes & Tubes Industry” published in Steel World February 2010 issue.

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xvi) “Technological Development of APJ Grade Line pipe Steels” presented in National Seminar on “Production & Processing Technologies of Alloy and Specialty Steels (PASS 09) published in IIM Delhi Chapter on 9 th

September, 2009.

xvii) “New Era at Smelting Reduction processes for hot metal production presented in Iron & Steel Summit 2009 at Raipur organized by Steel World.

xviii) “Overview of Pig Iron Industry in India and its growth prospects” published in Steel World Vol. 15, No. 12 December, 2009.

xix) “Growth prospect of Alloy & Special Steels in India” published in Steel World Vol. 15, No. 9, September, 2009.

xx) “Secondary refining facilities for quality steel production in Bokaro Steel Plant: A suggested approach” presented at 37th National Metallurgists’ Day celebration at IIT, Kanpur in November, 1999.

xxi) “Technological option for production of special quality plates in an existing integrated steel plant – A case study” paper presented in HISPA – 99 held at Ranchi on 14-15th April, 1999.

xxii) “Energy Audit : An effective tool for energy conservation in coal industry” in seminar on “Energy Conservation in Mines” held on 28-29 th

April, 1998 at Indian Institute of Coal Management, Ranchi.

xxiii) “Use of hot metal in Electric Arc Furnace “presented at seminar on “Role of Mini Blast Furnaces in the growth of Indian Steel Industry” held at Ranchi on 16-17th December, 1994.

xxiv) “Someaspects of electrode manufacture in India for operation of ultra high power arc furnace” Tool and Alloy Steels, Vol. 27 No. 1 & 2, January/February, 1993.

xxv) “Utilisation of nickeliferrous Sukinda Ore for economic production of low alloy and stainless steel” paper presented in National Seminar on “Alloy & Special Steels production through hot metal route” held at Bhadravati in January, 1992.

xxvi) “Technological Innovations in Iron Making – A suggested approach” paper presented at the All India Seminar on “Technological Innovations and their Adaptability in the Indian Steel Industry” held at Bhilai in November, 1991.

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xxvii) “Energy Audit in Steel Industry – An effective tool for energy conservation” paper presented in the seminar on “Energy” organized by National Productivity Council, Petroleum Conservation Research Association during 16-17 January, 1990 at New Delhi.

xxviii) “Horizontal Continuous Casting – Past, Present and Future” presented at 26th National Metallurgists’ Day Celebration held at New Delhi in November, 1988.

xxix) “Technological options for meeting the demand of alloy and special steels in the developing country – South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute Quarterly, Vol. 17-4, October, 1988.

xxx) Model for predicting phosphorus and sulphur distribution ratios in oxygen steel making – Transaction of the Indian Institute of Metals, Vol. 41, No. 5, October, 1988.

xxxi) “Entrepreneurs signal new ere for India’s mini mills” published in Metal Bulletin Monthly, December, 1987.

xxxii) Presented a paper on “Static Computer Control Model of heat and mass balance for Electric Arc Furnace Process” at 25th National Metallurgists’ Day held at Thiruvananthpuram in November, 1987.

xxxiii) Presented a paper on “Role of Engineering and Consultancy Organisation in increasing the productivity of Integrated Steel Plant (In Hindi) held on 28th July, 1987 at Ranchi.

xxxiv) “Innovative processes for iron making” published in MECON journal, December, 1984.

xxxv) “New Processes for extraction of Iron” presented in the Seminar on “Extraction of Iron” held in Bhilai in February, 1984.

xxxvi) “Mini Steel Plant in India – A Re-look” presented at 21st National Metallurgists’ Day Celebration held at Varanasi in November, 1983.

xxxvii) “Prospect of direct reduction processes in India” presented at 20 th

National Metallurgists’ Day Celebration at Rourkela in November 1982.

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