Stainless steel player Jindal Stainless Ltd is said to be in talks with the Gujarat government for supplying stainless steel for the State’s public transport system.
The company has made a presentation to the Gujarat government for use of stainless steel to increase fuel efficiency and improve safety.
Smart city boost
During a visit to Surat recently, Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, said that as a part of the smart city initiative, use of stainless steel would prove to be a sustainable solution.
“I am confident that Gujarat will be at the forefront in adopting sustainable solutions like stainless steel. We look forward to playing an instrumental role in providing India the perfect resource for building smart cities, and eventually, a Smart India,” he said.
Advantages
Having high strength-to-weight ratio and good resistance to impact and temperature shocks, stainless steel is seen as an ideal metal for modern transit network.
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa and Haryana have already adopted use of stainless steel in their transport buses with the support of Jindal Stainless.
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