India currently ranks as world's 2nd largest producer of crude steel: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

08 Jun 2023 Evaluate

Highlighting the importance of Steel sector in ensuring the growth and development of the country, Union Minister of Steel & Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has said that India currently ranks as the World's 2nd Largest Producer of Crude Steel, surpassing Japan in 2018, mentioning the remarkable growth recorded by India’s steel industry.

Union Minister further highlighted achievements of the government in the last 9 years, mentioning that India stands as a net exporter of steel witnessing an export of 6.72 MT of finished steel against the import of 6.02 MT in 2022-23. The country was a net importer of steel in 2014-15 with 9.32 MT imports Vis-a-vis the export of 5.59 MT. 

The Minister also highlighted the impact of Policy for providing preference to Domestically Manufactured Iron and Steel Products (DMI & SP Policy) in government procurement which has so far resulted in import substitution of Rs 34,800 crore approximately.


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