Ministry of Steel (India)
The Ministry of Steel, a branch of Government of India, is the apex body for formulating all policies regarding steel production, distribution and pricing in India. As of september 2011, the ministry is headed by a minister of Cabinet rank, Beni Prasad Verma, and is assisted by a Minister of State, Sai Prathap Annayyagari.
Functions of the Ministry
- Coordination of data from various sources for the growth of the iron and steel industry
- Formulation of policies in respect of production, pricing, distribution, import and export of iron & steel and ferro alloys
- Planning and development of and assistance to the entire iron and steel industry in the country
- Development of the input industries relating to iron ore, manganese ore, refractories and others required by the steel industry
Attached/Subordinate Offices and Institutes
Public Sector Undertakings
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