Press Trust of India reported that stating that steel plays a major role in the country's economy, newly-appointed Union Steel Minister Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said India's steel production will double from the current 120 million tonnes to 240 million tonnes in the next eight years. Mr Scindia told “In any country's economic development, steel makes an important contribution. Today India is the second largest producer of steel in the world with 120 million tonne production. I am confident that the target that we have set to double it to 240 million tonne in next eight years will be done.”Mr Scindia also said “I have taken charge of the steel ministry yesterday only and I am not the one who starts lecturing without understanding the sector. I will take some time to understand the ministry and the sector. I don't believe in making comments but on solid work. So far, only 24 hours are over of my taking over the charge and I am not aware of everything. Give me some time, as you have given me when I became the civil aviation minister.”Mr Scindia added “I will ensure that the production of steel in the country will enhance by taking medium and small industries along with the large units.”
Press Trust of India reported that stating that steel plays a major role in the country's economy, newly-appointed Union Steel Minister Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said India's steel production will double from the current 120 million tonnes to 240 million tonnes in the next eight years. Mr Scindia told “In any country's economic development, steel makes an important contribution. Today India is the second largest producer of steel in the world with 120 million tonne production. I am confident that the target that we have set to double it to 240 million tonne in next eight years will be done.”Mr Scindia also said “I have taken charge of the steel ministry yesterday only and I am not the one who starts lecturing without understanding the sector. I will take some time to understand the ministry and the sector. I don't believe in making comments but on solid work. So far, only 24 hours are over of my taking over the charge and I am not aware of everything. Give me some time, as you have given me when I became the civil aviation minister.”Mr Scindia added “I will ensure that the production of steel in the country will enhance by taking medium and small industries along with the large units.”