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India Unveils Mission to Accelerate Green Steel Production

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India 06 Sep 2025 11:34 AM IST Economic Times

The Government of India has launched a new mission to boost green steel production by offering financial incentives to manufacturers. The initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to cut industrial emissions and promote sustainable growth in the steel sector.

The program will support the adoption of advanced technologies such as hydrogen-based steelmaking, carbon capture and utilization, and increased use of renewable energy in steel plants. These measures are aimed at reducing the industry’s carbon footprint, as steelmaking remains one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

Officials highlighted that the mission will foster collaboration between public and private sectors, enabling pilot projects, technology transfer, and large-scale innovation. With India being the rts note that the incentives will also improve the competitiveness of green steel in both domestic and international markets, while creating new opportunities in global trade as demand for low-carbon materials continues to rise.