Overview
- A delegation from the Indian Steel Association met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to press for steps that speed steel capacity growth in the state.
- Industry leaders asked the Odisha Mining Corporation to give local steel mills priority access to iron ore and to raise overall ore output.
- The group sought fiscal incentives to draw new investment toward the state's goal of 100 million tonnes per year of steel capacity by 2030.
- Chief Minister Majhi assured there would be no iron-ore shortage for plants in Odisha, and senior officials pledged coordination across departments.
- The ISA also proposed a logistics task force to map rail, road, and port needs, noting Odisha's role as a top steel hub and citing self-reliance policies as a shield against global shocks.