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India’s Per Capita – National Steel Policy

India’s Per Capita – National Steel Policy
  • In Rajya Sabha’s written response, the Minister of Steel pointed out that India’s per capita steel consumption is 74.7 kg, compared to the world average level of 229 kg during 2019-20.
  • The “National Steel Policy” issued in 2017 aims to achieve 300 tons of steel production capacity in India by 2030.
  • It has a long-term vision to increase domestic consumption, produce high-quality steel, and make the industry globally competitive.
  • National Steel Policy Objectives: Increase crude steel production capacity to 300 tons by 2030-31.
  • By 2030-31, per capita steel consumption will increase to 160 kg.
  • By 2030-31, domestic production will meet all demands for strategically used high-end automotive steel, special steel and alloys, and electrical steel.
  • Become a net exporter of steel by 2025-26.

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