Nagaland delegation explores innovation with Bharat Forge

DIMAPUR — A team from the Nagaland government, headed by Industries & Commerce Director P Tokugha Sema, visited Bharat Forge Ltd. in Pune on August 22.

According to a DIPR report, the delegation included officials from the Department of Industries & Commerce and the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC).

The primary aim was to further solidify their existing partnership, which focused on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

The team toured various Bharat Forge facilities, including the world's largest single-location forging plant, which features fully automated press lines and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

The team also explored the company’s advanced AI laboratories, gaining valuable insights into the technologies that are transforming the production of high-performance, safety-critical components used across diverse sectors like automotive, aerospace, defence, railways, and marine.

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“This visit formally recognised Bharat Forge's crucial role in establishing the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Industry 4.0 at NTTC, Dimapur. The centre was inaugurated by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on April 25, 2025,” the release stated.

“The CoE was brought to life through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Bharat Forge, in partnership with SimuSoft Technologies and NTTC, and it is already actively contributing to skills development in Nagaland and neighbouring states in the region.”

The delegation, comprising mainly technocrats, had a highly productive and insightful interaction, focusing on expanding their partnership to enhance practical training, accelerate technology transfer, and prepare Nagaland's youth for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

“We are profoundly grateful to Bharat Forge Ltd. and Baba N Kalyani, Chairman and MD of Bharat Forge, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group, for their forward-thinking support in establishing the Centre of Excellence at NTTC,”  Tokugha Sema said.

“This visit has strengthened our collaboration and ignited renewed efforts to leverage cutting-edge technologies for Nagaland’s industrial advancement,” he added.

“Bharat Forge Ltd. remains committed to supporting Nagaland's journey towards technological progress and self-sufficiency. The visit signifies a significant stride towards achieving shared goals related to sustainable development, workforce preparedness, and industrial excellence,” the report added.