Steel Minister reaffirms commitment to revival of Visakapatnam Steel Plant

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy, accompanied by Union Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, on Monday conducted a high-level review of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, signalling the government’s commitment to its revival and long-term growth, according to an official communication.

During a tour of key facilities, including the Coke Oven Batteries, Wire Rod Mill and Blast Furnace-3, Mr. Kumaraswamy recorded his observations in the visitor’s book, noting that the plant has a strategic roadmap aligned with the national goal of achieving 300 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.