Question : RESULT FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT



(a) whether the Government has prepared a Result Framework Document; and

(b) if so, the details of the vision and mission to transform India into the Global leader in the steel sector?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STEEL IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI A. SAI PRATHAP)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Results Framework Document (RFD) 2010-11 has been prepared for the Ministry of Steel. The vision and mission proposed under the RFD are:

Vision: To transform India into a global leader in the steel sector in terms of national production as well as productivity, sustainability and technology adoption in steel making.

Mission
i). Fostering policies and initiatives for the growth of the Indian steel industry, with the objective of attaining an annual national production capacity exceeding 100 million tonnes per annum by the year 2012.

ii). Promoting the regulatory environment for enabling optimal steel production; particularly regarding the mineral policy and mine allocation regime, tariff and taxation measures, relief and rehabilitation and environmental and forest clearances.

iii). Promoting the development of infrastructure required for enhancing national steel production through coordinated efforts, particularly in sectors like Railways, Roads, Ports, Power and Water supply.

iv). Enhancing domestic demand for steel through promotional efforts and by enlarging the retail network of steel PSUs.

The RFD 2010-11 is being finalized as per the discussions with the Ad-hoc Task Force constituted by the Cabinet Secretariat.