Parliament Question: Production Capacity of Bokaro Steel Plant

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2928 FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2026 PRODUCTION CAPACITY O F BOKARO STEEL PLANT 2928. SHRI DULU MAHATO: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received any representation from public representatives regarding the limited production capacity of Bokaro Steel Plant, which was originally planned for 10 million tonnes annually but remains at 5 million tonnes even after 55 years; (b) if so, the details of action taken thereon; (c) whether the Government is aware that the existing infrastructure at Bokaro can support up to 50 million tonnes of steel production, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the expansion under the National Steel Policy including the proposed 2.5 million tonnes increase, has been delayed despite commencement at other plants, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of measures, schemes or directives under consideration to expedite expansion, spur regional development and generate employment opportunities not only in Bokaro but throughout region? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL (a)to(e): Steel is a deregulated sector, where decisions regarding capacity enhancement of a steel plant or unit are taken by the respective CPSE, aligning with the company’s long-term business strategy, modernization programs, investment priorities, market dynamics, and techno-economic evaluations. National Steel Policy (NSP), 2017 provides policy directions to the Government and the steel sector with the objective of creating a technologically advanced and globally competitive industry and supports economic growth. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is implementing modernization and expansion programs across its integrated steel plants in a phased manner with the objective of improving efficiency, optimizing product mix, and enhancing production capacity. Bokaro Steel Plant has a crude steel production capacity of approximately 5.25 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA). SAIL’s Board has approved a 2.65 MTPA brownfield expansion of Bokaro Steel Plant. *****