Govt plans Rs 5,000 crore scheme in 3 months to promote green technologies in steel sector

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The Indian government is set to launch a Rs 5,000 crore scheme within three months to boost clean technologies in steelmaking, aiming to slash carbon emissions. Titled the National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, the initiative will benefit all steel producers, with a significant portion allocated to smaller players. This move aligns with India's net-zero commitments, addressing the steel sector's substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.