Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG) is a not-for-profit, member-based organization established by the Government of India (Ministry of Steel) and Major Steel Producers of the Country in the year 1996 as a “Society” under Societies Registrations Act of West Bengal 1961.

Established in line with Steel Construction Institute (SCI) UK, the Institute primarily works towards development of advanced and cost-effective design methodologies, technical and institutional marketing by expanding applications of steel in different segments of construction industry, up-gradation of technical skills and know-how, creation of awareness amongst potential users and students and communicating the benefits of steel vis-à-vis other competitive materials etc. INSDAG is also involved actively in formulation and revision of codes and standards for steel use in construction based on latest developments with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Indian Roads Congress (IRC).

Apart from Ministry of Steel, our founding members are all the major steel companies viz. SAIL, TATA STEEL, JSW STEEL, RINL, AM/NS. INSDAG has efficient networking relationship among the member organizations / professionals for exchange of ideas on steel related knowledge. Presently, Institute has following membership categories, viz Primary, Associate, Institutional, Individual Life and Student. Details of eligibility for each category are available under “Members” vertical.

The funding of the Institute is in form of grant-in-aid from Ministry of Steel (through Joint Plant Committee) and from membership fees. (The general establishment expenses are covered under the grant-in-aid and all other project related expenses are covered under membership contribution).