National Steel Policy estimates 300 MT total crude steel capacity for 2030-31

07 Aug 2024 Evaluate

The National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017 is estimated total crude steel capacity at 300 million tons (MT) for the year 2030-31. Total crude steel production is projected at 255 MT for the same period. Moreover, total finished steel production is forecasted at 230 MT in 2030- 31. The Government as a facilitator has taken the various measures to create a conducive policy environment for improving production and consumption of steel in the country. 

The government has implemented domestically manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP) policy for promoting ‘Made in India’ steel for Government procurement. The Government has launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel to promote the manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country and reduce imports by attracting capital investments. The anticipated additional investment under the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel is Rs 29,500 crore and an additional capacity creation of around 25 MT for Specialty Steel. For Indian Steel to become globally competitive, the Basic Customs Duty on Ferro Nickel, a raw material, has been reduced from 2.5 percent to zero, making it duty free, while duty exemption on ferrous scrap has been extended upto March 31, 2026, in the Budget 2024.

The Ministry of Steel has published additional 16 safety guidelines for the Iron and Steel Sector on July 25, 2024.  These cover both process and work place based safety. These shall minimize accidents and improve productivity through work place safety. Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) has been revamped and SIMS 2.0 was launched on July 25, 2024 for more effective monitoring of imports to address the concerns of domestic steel industry. Make in India’ initiative and the PM Gati-shakti National Master Plan are helping enhance steel usage through further engagement with potential users, including from Railways, Defence, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Housing, Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways, Agriculture and Rural Development sectors.

Further, government has also taken various initiatives towards adoption of energy efficient and innovative technologies in steel production. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified National Green Hydrogen Mission for green hydrogen production and usage. The steel sector has also been made a stakeholder in the Mission. 14 Task Forces had been constituted with engagement of industry, academia, think tanks, S&T bodies, different Ministries and other stakeholders to deliberate and recommend upon different levers of decarbonisation of steel sector.

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