Inter-ministerial meeting to boost iron ore, steel production, exports

New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said an inter-ministerial meeting was held to discuss ways to boost iron ore and steel production and exports, as well as optimise capacity utilisation.

In a post on X, he said the meeting on Reforms to Boost Production of Iron Ore and Steel was attended by Coal and Mines Minister Kishan Reddy, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada and Odisha Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena.

“Through strong Government-Industry collaboration & coordination across Ministries and State Governments, we are building a competitive, resilient, and sustainable ecosystem for India’s iron & steel industry,” he said.

The key discussion points were boosting production and exports, rationalising costs, optimising capacity utilisation and strengthening ease of doing business.

In a separate post on X, Goyal said: “Held a productive meeting with Mr. Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, South Africa”

“Exchanged views on strengthening bilateral trade & investment ties, enhancing industrial partnerships, and explored new avenues for collaboration in diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, services & tourism,” the minister said in the post.