Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Minister of State for Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, in response to a parliamentary question, provided an overview of steel production capacity in Odisha and outlined national policy measures supporting the sector.

Steel Production Capacity in Odisha

Odisha's integrated steel plants (ISPs) have a combined production capacity of 33.78 million tonnes (MT) for FY 2025-26. Other steel producers in the state contribute an additional 6.15 million tonnes.

The Minister emphasised that steel remains a deregulated sector, with decisions regarding production, investment, modernisation, and employment largely market-driven and determined by individual companies.

Policy Support and National Initiatives

While the Minis...