(a) the approximate requirement of sponge iron in each steel plant of the country;
(b) whether its entire demand is met by sponge iron plants of the country;
(c) if not, whether any steel plant is importing sponge iron;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether there is a scope of consuming more quantum of sponge iron by the steel plants; and
(f) if so, the steps taken by the Government to meet the requirement in the country itself?