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What is being promoted to reduce pollution and congestion in mining areas?
What is being promoted to reduce pollution and congestion in mining areas?
What benefits will be accorded to slurry pipelines?
What benefits will be accorded to slurry pipelines?
What will be necessary to facilitate debottlenecking of inland waterways transportation?
What will be necessary to facilitate debottlenecking of inland waterways transportation?
What is being contemplated by the Government of India to encourage export opportunities?
What is being contemplated by the Government of India to encourage export opportunities?
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Why is it necessary to strengthen port infrastructure in the country?
Why is it necessary to strengthen port infrastructure in the country?
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What has formulated a large number of Indian Standards for iron and steel products?
What has formulated a large number of Indian Standards for iron and steel products?
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What is the result of the limited implementation of Indian Standards by the industry?
What is the result of the limited implementation of Indian Standards by the industry?
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What will be identified in conjunction with the steel industry?
What will be identified in conjunction with the steel industry?
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What will be undertaken in conjunction with the Ministry of Shipping?
What will be undertaken in conjunction with the Ministry of Shipping?
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What is being promoted to reduce pollution and congestion in mining areas?
What is being promoted to reduce pollution and congestion in mining areas?
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Study Notes
Mining and Mineral Blocks
- Efforts will be made to facilitate the auction of mineral blocks in a regular manner.
- The Ministry will develop robust plans to guide future leases for mineral production in a time-bound manner.
- Utilization of low-grade fines lying at mine sites of captive iron ore miners will be promoted.
Iron Ore Availability
- Intensive and deeper exploration will be promoted to augment the resource base.
- Eco-friendly and viable underground mining techniques will be explored for optimal utilization of magnetite ore deposits.
Steel Sector Development
- The Ministry will facilitate the creation of a uniform country-wide sales platform for iron ore.
- Steel sector players will be encouraged to acquire and develop global projects individually or in partnership.
Environment Management
- The Ministry will facilitate improvement in the energy and environment scenario of steel plants.
- A forum will be formed to chalk out best practices and promote policies and programs that encourage a clean energy economy.
Waste Management
- The Ministry will encourage steel companies to develop a Waste Management Plan for additional impetus on zero-waste or complete waste recycling.
- Efforts will be made to promote the use of iron and steel slag in alternate uses.
Transportation
- Alternative modes for transportation of raw materials, such as slurry pipelines and conveyors, will be promoted.
- Transportation of raw materials and finished goods through inland waterways and coastal shipping will also be promoted.
Port Development
- The Government of India is contemplating port-led development of steel clusters under the aegis of the Sagarmala program.
- Establishment of coast-based steel plants will be undertaken in conjunction with the Ministry of Shipping.
Product Quality
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has formulated standards for most iron and steel products produced in the country.
- The actual implementation of these standards by the industry is however limited, resulting in large-scale production, imports, and use of sub-standard material.
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Quiz on the management of mineral leases, facilitating auctions, and ensuring iron ore production in a time-bound manner. It covers promoting the utilization of low-grade fines and regulatory changes.
