Question : PRODUCTION OF STEEL



(a) the total production of steel during the year 1999-2000;

(b) whether fresh steps are being taken to increase the production of steel;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL

(SHRI DILIP RAY)

(a) The total production of finished steel during the year 1999-2000 has been provisionally estimated to be 26.48 MT.

(b) to (d): After the liberalisation of the steel industry, the main producers of steel in the public and private sector plan their production of steel based on demand projections.