Ministry of Steel (India)

The Ministry of Steel, a branch of Government of India, is the apex body^{[clarification needed]} for formulating all policies regarding steel production, distribution and pricing in India. As of September 2011, the ministry is headed by a minister of Cabinet rank, Beni Prasad Verma, and is assisted by a Minister of State, Sai Prathap Annayyagari.

Functions of the Ministry

Coordination of data from various sources for the growth of the iron and steel industry
Formulation of policies in respect of production, pricing, distribution, import and export of iron & steel and ferro alloys
Planning and development of and assistance to the entire iron and steel industry in the country
Development of the input industries relating to iron ore, manganese ore, refractories and others required by the steel industry

Joint Plant Committee
- A select organization whose goal is the promotion of steel, coordinating work of the main producers
National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST)
- NISST aims to be a single source for all the requirements of the secondary steel sector
Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute
- Situated in Puri, BPNSI is an institute of modern steel technology. It provides education and training, research and development, and consultancy to the Steel Sector.

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