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Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan said that the IISCO and Durgapur steel plants of SAIL have an important role to play in the development of the eastern region as well as the Nation.
Pradhan today visited SAIL’s IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) and Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) situated in Burnpur and Durgapur at West Bengal.
During his visit, Pradhan reviewed the performance of both the Plants and took keen interest in the performance and various products produced from the modernized mills of these steel plants.
Outlining the role of SAIL Plants based in the eastern region of the Country in Mission Purvodaya, Shri Pradhan said, “Both IISCO and Durgapur steel plants of SAIL have an important role to play in the development of the eastern region as well as the nation.”
The plants are important players not only for the region but for the nation as a whole. Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Mission Purvodaya will facilitate unleashing the true potential of the eastern region in the development of the nation,” he said, adding that the integrated and modernized steel plants must work towards creating a sustainable production model that also facilitates the growth of downstream industries in and around the region.
Pradhan had launched the ‘Mission Purvodaya’ in the steel sector wherein he had stressed driving the growth of eastern India through creation of integrated steel hubs and adding significantly to the country’s steel making capacity.
“Many of the products of these two steel plants are already contributing towards import substitution and strengthening the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The way forward should continue to emphasize the vocal for locals,” the minister added.
