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The Ministry of Steel is responsible for formulating national policies for the planning, modernization, and sustainable growth of the iron and steel industry in India. Working in coordination with major public sector undertakings including the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and NMDC, the Ministry ensures the availability of quality raw materials and specialty steel for domestic infrastructure and defense. Under the National Steel Policy, the Ministry drives capacity expansion and carbon-emission reduction via green steel technologies. Through PSU-directed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and peripheral development funds, the Ministry supports substantial public welfare programs in steel plant townships and iron-ore mining districts, funding specialized multi-specialty hospitals, industrial training schools, clean drinking water filtration systems, and rural education initiatives.
The Ministry of Steel is responsible for formulating national policies for the planning, modernization, and sustainable growth of the iron and steel industry in India. Working in coordination with major public sector undertakings including the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and NMDC, the Ministry ensures the availability of quality raw materials and specialty steel for domestic infrastructure and defense. Under the National Steel Policy, the Ministry drives capacity expansion and carbon-emission reduction via green steel technologies. Through PSU-directed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and peripheral development funds, the Ministry supports substantial public welfare programs in steel plant townships and iron-ore mining districts, funding specialized multi-specialty hospitals, industrial training schools, clean drinking water filtration systems, and rural education initiatives.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Ministry of Steel on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Ministry of Steel. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Ministry of Steel administers 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including National Mission on Green Steel and Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduced Iron, PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, and 2 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Ministry of Steel's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://steel.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Ministry of Steel is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Ministry of Steel can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel decarbonization mission supporting pilot plants for using green hydrogen in direct reduction of iron and blast furnaces.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel ₹6,322 crore incentive scheme driving domestic manufacturing of advanced high-strength, electrical, and coated steel.
Ministry of Steel
4% to 12% incentive on incremental production of high-value specialty steel to substitute imports and promote defense/automotive steel manufacturing.
Ministry of Steel
Central grant-in-aid scheme funding research in green steelmaking, carbon capture, alternative ironmaking, and beneficiation of low-grade iron ore.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel industry-academia research mission funding advanced R&D for energy-efficient steel making and low-carbon metallurgical technologies.