Chintan Shivir
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy inaugurated the two-day Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar, focusing on the future of India's steel industry. The event brought together government officials, CPSE heads, and industry leaders to discuss strategic roadmaps, technological innovations, and the importance of private sector participation. Key themes included enhancing competitiveness
Steel Sector
The Ministry of Steel announced that the steel sector is deregulated, allowing companies to make independent operational decisions. Rolls are procured by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) through a three-year cycle via the Centralized Procurement Agency (CPA), based on production plans and consumption patterns. SAIL conducts audits to
Coking Coal
The Ministry of Coal launched 'Mission Coking Coal' in August 2021 to boost domestic coking coal production and reduce imports, especially for the steel sector. Production increased from 44.79 MT in FY21 to 66.47 MT in FY25. Initiatives include offering discontinued mines for private revenue sharing,