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Steel Ministry Secretary to Discuss VSP Revival with Andhra CM

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Announcement 18 Mar 2025 05:43 PM IST The Hindu BusinessLine

✅ Steel Ministry Secretary to meet AP CM on March 31 for VSP revival talks.
✅ Focus on operational improvement and strategic partnerships.
✅ Government aims to avoid privatization and strengthen plant's financial health.

The Steel Ministry Secretary is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on March 31 to discuss the revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). The meeting aims to explore strategic options to boost the plant’s production and financial health amid mounting pressure to privatize.

  • Discussions on potential government assistance and policy support.
  • Exploring partnerships with private firms to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Evaluating measures to enhance VSP’s operational performance and reduce debt.

The meeting comes amid rising concerns over the future of VSP, which has been struggling with financial losses and operational challenges. The government has been under pressure from trade unions and political parties to avoid privatization and find a sustainable revival strategy.