Nagaland delegation visits Bharat Forge to boost industry 4.0 ties

A delegation from the Nagaland government led by director of Industries & Commerce and Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), P. Tokugha Sema, visited Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune, on August 22 to reinforce collaborative efforts in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
According to DIPR report, the team, comprising officials from the Department of Industries & Commerce and NTTC, toured key Bharat Forge facilities including its forging plant—recognized as the largest single-location facility of its kind globally. The plant features fully automated press lines and cutting-edge manufacturing systems. The delegation also visited the company’s AI laboratories, gaining insights into technologies driving innovation across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defence, railways, and marine.
The visit formally acknowledged Bharat Forge’s pivotal role in establishing the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Industry 4.0 at NTTC, Dimapur. The CoE, inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio on April 25, 2025, was developed under Bharat Forge’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with SimuSoft Technologies and NTTC. The Centre is already contributing to skill development across Nagaland and neighbouring states.
The delegation, comprising technocrats engaged in the collaborative programme, termed the visit highly productive. Discussions focused on expanding practical training, accelerating technology transfer, and equipping youth with skills aligned to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Expressing gratitude, director P. Tokugha Sema said, “We are profoundly grateful to Bharat Forge Ltd. and Baba N. Kalyani, Chairman and MD of Bharat Forge, for their visionary support in establishing the Centre of Excellence at NTTC.” He added that the visit had further strengthened the partnership and renewed efforts to harness advanced technologies for Nagaland’s industrial growth.
Bharat Forge Ltd. reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nagaland’s journey towards technological self-reliance and sustainable development. The visit marked a significant step in advancing shared goals of workforce preparedness and industrial excellence.