Rourkela: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday announced plans to double the capacity of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030 with an investment of about Rs 30,000 crore.

“We are also taking up modernisation of the plant for about Rs 9,000 crore to ensure that RSP remains globally competitive and future-ready,” the minister said.

Discussing the broader regional impact, Kumaraswamy said, “This expansion will generate more employment for local youth, create greater opportunities for MSMEs, and strengthen community development. The increased capacity would position RSP as a major producer of high-quality and special steel.”

During his visit to the steel plant, the minister also inaugurated the modern 1 million tonnes per annum

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