Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, organised an AI Workshop on “Data Strategy for Metallurgical Industry’s AI Journey” on 15 July 2026 at Hyderabad. The workshop brought together eminent experts from Government, academia, industry and Defence Public Sector Undertakings to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics and digital technologies in the metallurgical and manufacturing sectors.
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty, Chairman & Managing Director, MIDHANI. Shri T. Ravi Kiran, IFoS, Commissioner (Electronics Service Delivery), Government of Telangana, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Smt. K. Madhubala, Director (Finance), MIDHANI; Shri P. Babu, Director (Production & Marketing), MIDHANI; and Smt. Spoorthy Reddy, IRS, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), MIDHANI, were also present.
The programme featured insightful technical sessions by distinguished experts from Google India, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), covering topics such as AI-driven data analytics, secure and power-efficient AI strategies, AI and Machine Learning protocols for materials and manufacturing innovations, AI implementation strategies in Defence PSUs and data-driven tools for advanced metallurgical applications.
An engaging panel discussion on “AI in Core Metallurgical Industries” provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas on leveraging AI for enhancing productivity, quality, operational efficiency and innovation across manufacturing ecosystems.
MIDHANI’s AI initiative reflects its continued commitment to embracing emerging technologies and fostering a robust data-driven culture for strengthening India’s strategic metallurgical capabilities. The workshop aptly embodied the theme:
“From Data to Discovery, From Innovation to Impact.” reinforcing MIDHANI’s endeavour to transform data into actionable insights and innovation into national impact.
