In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Indian minister for steel Mr Beni Prasad Verma said that in order to obtain a full picture of the pattern and trends of steel consumption in rural India, an all India survey has been commissioned by the ministry.

The survey is coordinated by Joint Plant Committee and the field work has been carried out by IMRB International Ltd.

As on date, the survey has been completed and a draft report submitted to ministry of steel.

The minister added that the draft report is currently being examined by ministry of steel for drawing up measures and roadmaps for implementation of the recommendations of the said report.