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Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy visited the Bokaro Steel Plant on Monday and Tuesday, where he unveiled an ambitious expansion plan to significantly enhance production capacity. With an investment of ₹20,000 crores, the brownfield expansion aims to boost hot metal production from the current 5.25 MTPA to 7.55 MTPA, reinforcing India’s march towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the steel sector.
The Bokaro Steel Plant, which laid its foundation in 1965 and commenced its first blast furnace operations in 1972, initially had a capacity of 1.7 MTPA. Over the years, it has grown to 5.25 MTPA and minister said that “the plant is now set for a massive overhaul with a new 4500 cubic meter blast furnace, a thin slab casting and direct rolling facility, a calcining plant, a stamp-charged coke oven battery, and a sinter plant expansion”.
Highlighting the significance of the project, Kumaraswamy stated, _“This expansion is a testament to India’s commitment to self-reliance in steel production and aligns with Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s vision of a 300 MTPA steel industry by 2030. The infusion of capital and technological advancements will bolster the steel sector and contribute significantly to India’s economic growth.”
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Job Creation and Decarbonization at the Core of Expansion
Apart from scaling up production, the expansion plan is set to generate 2,500 permanent jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs, providing a major employment boost in the region.
Kumaraswamy also emphasized decarbonization efforts, stating that “Bokaro Steel Plant is committed to reducing its carbon emissions from 2.67 tonnes per tonne of crude steel to below 2.2 tonnes by 2030”. The plant is ramping up its renewable energy initiatives, including:
– 30 MW of floating solar power generation
– 20 MW of land-based solar power
– 100 MW of renewable energy sourced from SECI through PPA
“These steps reflect our focus on maximizing capacity utilization while optimizing energy consumption, ensuring a sustainable future for India’s steel industry,” Kumaraswamy said.
Strengthening Domestic Coal Supply: Visits to Tasra Coal Mine & Chasnalla Washery
As part of his visit, H.D. Kumaraswamy inspected the Tasra Coal Mine, a key project aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported coking coal. Once operational in September 2025, the mine will produce 3.5 MTPA of domestic coking coal, strengthening raw material security for steel production.
He also visited the Chasnalla Washery, which has an installed capacity of 2 MTPA and will reduce the ash content in coal from 28% to 17%, ensuring better efficiency in steelmaking.
“The development of Tasra and Chasnalla is a crucial step in making India self-sufficient in coal supply, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047,” Kumaraswamy added.
Accompanying him during the visit were Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma and SAIL Chairman Amarendu Prakash, who briefed him on the progress of various projects at the plant.
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