Development of a clear, actionable roadmap highlighting key interventions required to achieve the envisioned target of MT by which will include raw material security, demand augmentation and export competitiveness. Highlight opportunities of domestic and global partnerships among stakeholders, including government, private sector, and research institutions, to boost investment and RD. Formulation of policy suggestions aimed at strengthening domestic steel production, infrastructure, and technology adoption.
State Round Table - Chhattisgarh Odisha
Develop a targeted approach to boost stainless steel consumption by identifying high-potential sectors such as architecture, automotive, railways, renewable energy, water infrastructure, and food processing, while discussing current market penetration and untapped opportunities. Promotion of domestic value addition and import substitution by encouraging the development of high-grade, value-added stainless-steel products within India to reduce reliance on imports.
Discussion regarding formulating a comprehensive raw material sourcing strategy that prioritizes beneficiation of low-grade iron ore increased use of pellets and scrap and reduction of coking coal import dependence with discussions focusing on sustainable and policy-driven approaches to resource optimization
Accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels and indigenous steelmaking technologies to enhance sustainability and self-reliance Discuss pathways to integrate hydrogen green hydrogen and other alternative fuels into steel production alongside fostering domestic innovation in advanced steelmaking processes to reduce carbon emissions and global dependency
Develop comprehensive strategies to enhance steel scrap collection and recycling infrastructure Establish plans to improve scrap segregation collection and processing systems across urban and rural areas with discussions on overcoming logistical challenges informal sector integration and incentivizing scrap supply chains
Identification of viable low-carbon technologies for steelmaking requires a clear understanding of emerging solutions such as hydrogen-based steel production breakthrough technologies resource efficiency CCUS coal gasification Collaborative models for RD and knowledge sharing demands forming partnerships among steel producers technology providers research institutions and policymakers to drive innovation and share best practices in decarbonization
India-Russia Round Table will be focusing on strengthening collaboration in raw materials technology exchange and trade opportunities to foster bilateral economic growth The expected outcome is an enhanced strategic partnership leading to increased trade volumes technology transfer and sustainable resource management between India and Russia
Formulation of a strategic roadmap to expand Indias steel export footprint involves analyzing global demand trends identifying emerging markets such as Africa Southeast Asia and the Middle East Europe and targeting potential product segments like value-added and specialty steels to develop a sector-wise export expansion strategy Strengthening the export ecosystem through collaboration and infrastructure support involving government bodies steel producers and export promotion councils
Country Round Table on collaboration for raw materials and trade in the steel sector will focus on enhancing Indias steel industry through international partnerships involving all the relevant countries Expected outcomes such as strengthened global supply chains increased joint ventures improved logistics and sustainable growth driven by strategic resource utilization and company-level collaborations in the steel sector
Identification of critical technological gaps and develop a roadmap for modernization in secondary steel production Figure out key challenges such as outdated equipment process inefficiencies and quality control issues while discussing strategies for upgrading technology to enhance productivity and product quality
Develop a strategic roadmap targeting priority markets and high-value specialty steel applications like aerospace defence automotive and energy by discussing emerging global demand trends and niche opportunities to boost Indias production capabilities Formulate policy recommendations that incentivize RD technology adoption for specialty steel manufacturers alongside addressing innovation challenges and accelerating development of advanced steel grades
Country Round Table on Technological Collaborations in the Steel Sector will focus on building strategic global partnerships to advance low emission steel technologies hydrogen-based solutions and modernization efforts Expected outcomes include enhanced technology transfer and joint innovation initiatives that accelerate decarbonization boost the production of high-grade steel and strengthen Indias position in the global steel technology landscape
Formulation of a digital transformation roadmap for the Indian steel industry involves developing a phased plan to adopt Industry technologies such as IoT AI robotics and automation by assessing current digital maturity infrastructure readiness and identifying key areas for immediate intervention Enable collaborative innovation ecosystems by fostering digital partnerships between steel companies tech startups and research institutions with discussions on developing shared platforms for experimentation pilot projects and cross-industry knowledge exchange
State Round Table Andhra Pradesh Karnataka
Identify key areas where startups can drive innovation in steel production and processing Explore emerging technologies and solutions from startups that address efficiency sustainability and quality improvements while discussing how to bridge gaps between innovation and industry needs Identify and promote future-ready sustainable infrastructure solutions
Developing an integrated multimodal logistics framework by leveraging rail road inland waterways and slurry pipelines to address inefficiencies such as high transport costs and rake shortages with discussions focusing on enhancing connectivity and maximizing infrastructure utilization Discuss public-private collaboration models that encourage effective partnerships to fast-track infrastructure development and optimize logistics services drawing on successful case studies and policy incentives to foster investment and innovation
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