(a) whether the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has set any target for saleable steel production for the four main integrated plants for the current fiscal year;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the corresponding figure for the previous year;
(d) the achievements made in regard to saleable steel production upto January 2003; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government to achieve the target set therefor during the remaining period of current fiscal year ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)
(a) to (d): Yes, Sir, Plant-wise target of saleable steel for four integrated steel plants of SAIL for the years 2001-02, 2002-03 and actual achieved during current fiscal year upto January, 2003 are as follows:
Unit`000 t
2001-02 Target 2002-03
Target April-January, 2003 (Act.)
Bhilai Steel Plant 3450 3740 2959 Durgapur Steel Plant 1510 1590 1286 Rourkela Steel Plant 1450 1580 1237 Bokaro Steel Plant 3310 3290 2792
SAIL 4 ISP`s 9720 10200 8273
i) Ensuring adequate quantity and quality of inputs.
ii) Improving equipment utilisation.
iii) Aggressive marketing strategy to increase sales.