Question : PRODUCTION OF STEEL



(a) the production of steel in the country during the last three years, year-wise;

(b) whether there has been an increase in the production of steel during the current year; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) The production of steel in the country for the last three years is given below:

(In lakh tonnes)
Year Production
2000-2001 292.67 2001-2002 306.35 2002-2003 328.50
(Source: JPC)


(b)&(c): Yes, Sir. The production of steel during April to June, 2003 is 84 lakh tonnes as against 77.79 lakh tonnes during the corresponding period last year, thereby registering an increase of 8%.