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Govt plans ₹5,000 crore scheme to promote decarbonisation in steel industry: Poundrik

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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September 18, 2025

The government is working on a Rs 5,000 crore scheme to promote adoption of clean steel-making technologies, thereby reducing carbon emissions, Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik said on Wednesday.

- PTI

The senior ministry official made the remarks while speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the 'FT Live Energy Transition Summit' in the national capital.

"The proposal is under consideration for a National Mission for Sustainable Steel. It is a Rs 5,000 crore scheme,” he said.

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