Question : PRODUCTIVITY OF HOT STRIP MILL OF BSP



(a) whether the productivity of Hot Strip Mill of Bokaro Steel Plant (BSP) is not in accordance with the norms laid down for modernisation of the industry;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the mechanised work role changing system is functioning as per the norms laid down;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) the total losses suffered by BSP from April, 2002 to February 15, 2003 as a result thereof; and

(f) the measures taken to increase the productivity of hot strip mill during the last three years and the expenditure incurred thereon, year-wise ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d)&(e): Does not arise.

(f) No extra expenses have been incurred to increase the productivity of Hot Strip Mill during the last three years. The increase in productivity is mainly due to modernisation of mill and quick work roll change system.