Parliament Question: Modernisation and Capacity Expansion of Bhilai Steel Plant

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3836 FOR ANSWER ON 11.08.2026 MODERNISATION AND CAPACITY EXPANSION OF BHILAI STEEL PLANT 3836. SMT. ROOPKUMARI CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to modernise and expand the production capacity of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) under the National Steel Policy; (b) if so, the details thereof, including the estimated investment, implementation timeline and expected increase in production capacity; (c) the steps taken to enhance the production of value-added steel and improve operational efficiency at BSP; and (d) the impact of the proposed expansion on employment generation and industrial development in Chhattisgarh? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL (a)to(d): Steel is a deregulated sector. Decisions regarding modernization and expansion of production capacity are taken by the concerned steel company based on techno-commercial considerations, commercial viability, market demand, and the availability of resources. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has approved the expansion of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) from 6.8 MTPA to 10.2 MTPA crude steel capacity. To enhance the production of value-added steel and improve operational efficiency, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) has undertaken various steps which includes technology upgradation, modernization of production facilities, digitalization, process optimization, energy efficiency measures and increased focus on the production of value-added steel for strategic sectors. *****