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English rendering of PM’s address at the India Steel 2025 programme

Published on 24-Apr-2025 08:37 PM

Introduction:
As we mark the occasion of addressing the PM’s speech at India Steel 2025, it is our pleasure to reflect on the vision, challenges, and common goals that guide this journey. The text you provided outlines the government’s vision for a steel-driven future in India, the role of Bharat in global leadership, and efforts to address key challenges such as raw material dependency and infrastructure development.


Government Vision

The PM emphasized that Bharat is the backbone of a 5 trillion economy and should assume global leadership. Steel is described as the primary component for multiple industries, including manufacturing, construction, and technology. The government’s goal is to make India a “Global Steel Hub” by 2030, where steel will be essential for industries such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and consumer goods.


Challenges and Common Goals

While raw material dependency on imports remains a challenge (e.g., nickel, coking coal, and manganese are major suppliers), the PM highlighted opportunities to secure these resources through modernization, greenfield mining, and alternative production methods. The government is also committed to fostering innovation in sectors like AI, automation, recycling, and by-product utilization.


Common Goals

The PM outlines several key initiatives:

  1. PM Gati National Master Plan: Enhancing steel production and quality.
  2. 1.3 Trillion Dollar Pipeline for Infrastructure Development.
  3. Future-Ready India: Aiming to be a resilient, innovative, and sustainable leader in global markets.

Conclusion

The PM’s speech reflects the belief that Bharat is at the forefront of this journey. With steel serving as a critical component for multiple industries and driving global success, we have every reason to optimistically look forward to this chapter in India’s developmental story.


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