(a) whether measures have been initiated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to
augment production capacity of iron ore mines;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the extent to which the production of iron ore has increased due to the steps taken by SAIL?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI A. SAI PRATHAP)
(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is implementing its growth
plan to raise the production capacity of its iron ore mines to cater to expanded steel
production. This is planned to be met by expansion of capacity of existing mines at Kiriburu,
Meghahatuburu and Gua in Jharkhand, Bolani, Barsua and Kalta in Orissa and also by developing
new mines at Chiria in Jharkhand, Rowghat in Chhattisgarh and Taldih and Thakurani in Orissa.
(c) The expansion of operating mines and development of new mines are in the various stages
of implementation. The increased production of iron ore will be in line with the increase in
hot metal production capacity.