Union Steel
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said that India's steel production will
double from the current 120 million tonnes to 240 million tonnes in the next
eight years. He said this stating that steel plays a major role in the
country's economy.
“In
any country's economic development, steel makes an important contribution.
Today, India is the second largest producer of steel in the world with 120 MT
production. I am confident that the target that we have set to double it to 240
MT in next eight years will be done," Scindia told
reporters in New Delhi, 24 hours after taking additional charge as the Steel
Minister."
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“I
have taken charge of the steel ministry yesterday only and I am not the one who
starts lecturing without understanding the sector. I will take some time to
understand the ministry and the sector. The middle and small scale industries
also play a major role in the steel sector,
accounting for nearly 50-52 percent production through their nearly 3,000
units,” he added.
Jyotiraditya
Scindia said that he will ensure that the production of steel in the country
will enhance by taking medium and small industries along with the large units.
He said that steel plays a major role in industries like construction and
automobiles.
When
asked about his plans for the sector, Scindia said he will not comment until he
discusses the matter with subject experts to understand the industry.
“I
don't believe in making comments but on solid work. So far, only 24 hours are
over of my taking over the charge and I am not aware of everything. Give me
some time, as you have given me when I became the civil aviation
minister," he said. Scindia also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and other leaders for reposing faith in him.
Scindia,
who completed one year as civil aviation minister on Friday, highlighted his
work in providing flight connectivity and investment in new airports. The Prime
Minister will inaugurate a new airport at Deoghar in Jharkhand next week. A new
flight from Kolkata to Deoghar will also be launched, he said.
With
inputs from PTI
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