On 09.12.2025, the Ministry of Steel addressed Unstarred Question No. 1465 regarding the adoption of AI-based digital technologies by Steel Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Minister of STEEL was asked to state the types of AI technologies adopted, the government's evaluation of the outcomes, and whether the government intends to expand the use of advanced digital tools.
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) responded that some CPSEs under the Ministry's control have adopted AI-based digital technologies. Specifically, SAIL, NMDC, and MOIL are working with Process optimization models, Cost optimization models, Predictive Analytics and Anomaly Detention Systems, while MECON and MSTC have adopted solutions providing AI based models. Initial results indicate improvements in process stability, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and safety. Furthermore, the CPSEs have established teams of officers to continuously work on problem identification and resolution using AI-based digital technologies.
Key Entities Referenced
Steel Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): Entities adopting AI technologies to improve operational efficiency, safety, and resource utilisation in the steel sector.
Ministry of Steel: The government ministry overseeing the implementation of AI technologies in steel CPSEs.
AI Based Digital Technologies: Technologies being adopted by CPSEs to improve operational efficiency, safety, and resource utilization.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL): One of the CPSEs working with Process optimization models
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF STEEL
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1465
FOR ANSWER ON 09.12.2025
AI BASED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ADOPTED BY CPSES
1465. SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:
SHRI P C MOHAN:
SHRI DULU MAHATO:
SHRI ALOK SHARMA:
Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:
(a) the details of various types of Artificial Intelligence based digital technologies
currently being adopted by Steel Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to
improve operational efficiency, safety and resource utilisation;
(b) whether the Government has evaluated the outcomes of these digital interventions
in terms of productivity gains, optimisation of processes, reduction in operational costs
and improvements in environmental performance, if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to expand the use of advanced digital tools,
including predictive analytics, automation platforms and real-time monitoring systems,
across the steel CPSEs; and
(d) if so, the details of the proposed timelines and implementation strategy?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
MINISTRY OF STEEL
(a) Some Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) under the administrative
control of the Ministry have taken up Artificial Intelligence based digital technologies.
Steel Authority of India Limited(SAIL), National Mineral Development
Corporation(NMDC) and MOIL Limited(MOIL) are working with Process optimization
models, Cost optimization models, Predictive Analytics and Anomaly Detention
Systems, while MECON Limited(MECON) and MSTC Limited(MSTC) have taken up
the solution providing AI based models.
(b) Initial results indicate improvements in process stability, operational efficiency,
cost optimization, and safety.
(c)&(d): Yes, Sir. These CPSEs have set up team of officers to work on problem
identification and resolution through AI based digital technologies, which is a
continuous process.
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