NE BUSINESS BUREAU
HAZIRA/NEW DELHI, OCT 28
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s steel industry will strengthen the country’s growth, as he launched an expansion project of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel’s Rs 60,000 crore at Hazira plant in Surat district. The prime minister said this steel plant will open new doors and provide many jobs in the industry sector.
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- This project of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India will prove to be a milestone in the vision of Make in India: Modi
- PM says country has now set a target of doubling the production capacity of crude steel
Virtually addressing the bhoomipujan ceremony of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel flagship plant in Hazira, Prime Minister Modi said, “If the steel sector is strong, the infrastructure of the country grows. The expansion of the Hazira plant augurs well for the steel industry and the country’s economy. With an investment of Rs 60,000 crore, the expansion project will create immense employment opportunities in the state of Gujarat and across the country. After this expansion, the crude steel production capacity at Hazira Steel Plant will increase from 9 million tonnes to 15 million tones.”
Shri @JM_Scindia, @SteelMinIndia, commends @AMNSIndia, citing our contribution to elevating the nation's steel manufacturing capacity to 300 MTPA through a three-fold investment approach.
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— ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (@AMNSIndia) October 28, 2022
Underlining the growing role of the steel industry in goals of moving towards a developed India by 2047, the Prime Minister said that a strong steel sector leads to a robust infrastructure sector. Similarly, the steel sector has a massive contribution in roads, railways, airport, ports, construction, automotive, capital goods, and engineering products.
Aditya Mittal, Chairman, @AMNSIndia, reaffirms the growth trajectory of our Hazira facility from 9 to 15 MTPA – facilitating employment and strengthening communities with sustainable interventions.#SmarterSteelsBrighterFutures pic.twitter.com/jaoji8CCIB
— ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (@AMNSIndia) October 28, 2022
The Prime Minister noted that along with the expansion, a totally new technology is coming to India which will be a huge help in the electric vehicle, automobile and other manufacturing sectors. “I am sure that this project of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India will prove to be a milestone in the vision of Make in India. This will give new strength to our efforts for a developed India and self-reliant India in the steel sector”, the Prime Minister said.
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— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) October 28, 2022
Referring to the world’s expectations from India, the Prime Minister said that India is rapidly moving towards becoming the world’s largest manufacturing hub and the government is actively engaged in creating the necessary policy environment for the development of this sector. “Due to everyone’s efforts in the last 8 years, the Indian steel industry has become the second largest steel producing industry in the world. There is immense potential for development in this industry”, he added.
Reiterating @AMNSIndia's endeavours to enable an #AtmanirbharBharat – one that also manufacturers for the world, Lakshmi Mittal, Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal, puts forth his perspective at the #BhoomiPoojan for the expansion project of our flagship facility in Hazira. pic.twitter.com/bAxlv5VCEM
— ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (@AMNSIndia) October 28, 2022
The Prime Minister listed the measures to further promote the Indian steel industry. He said the PLI scheme has created new avenues of its growth. Giving the example of INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister informed that the country has gained expertise in high-grade steel whose use is increasing in critical strategic applications. The Prime Minister said that the scientists of DRDO developed the special steel used in the aircraft carrier. Indian companies produced thousands of metric tons of steel. And INS Vikrant was completely ready with indigenous capability and technology. To promote such capability, the country has now set a target of doubling the production capacity of crude steel. We currently produce 154 MT of crude steel. Our target is to achieve 300 MT production capacity in the next 9-10 years.
Kunihiko Kawazu, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of Japan to India, shares his views on the harmonious India – Japan relationship and @AMNSIndia's expansion project complementing the advancement of the #MakeInIndia, #SelfRelientIndia, and #NationalSteelPolicy. pic.twitter.com/cMgazcWqX2
— ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (@AMNSIndia) October 28, 2022
Pointing out the challenges that come across when the vision of development is taking place, the Prime Minister gave the example of carbon emissions for the steel industry. He explained that on the one hand India is expanding the capacity to produce crude steel and on the other it is also promoting the use of environment friendly technologies. The Prime Minister added, “Today, India is emphasising on developing such production technologies which not only reduce carbon emissions but also capture and reuse carbon.” He further informed that the circular economy is also being promoted in the country and the government and the private sector are working together in this direction. “I am glad that the Hazira project of AMNS India group is also giving a lot of emphasis on the use of green technology”, the Prime Minister said.
In concluding the address, the Prime Minister remarked, “When everyone starts making efforts towards a goal with full force, then it is not difficult to realise it.” He emphasised that the government is committed to take the steel industry to new heights. “I am sure that this project will give impetus to the development of the entire region and the steel sector”, the Prime Minister concluded.
