Decarbonising Steel: India's Path to Greener Industry

India's government is focusing on decarbonising the steel sector to align with climate commitments. The National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology aims to create a competitive and sustainable industry. A conference highlighted the importance of green steel production, green certification, and addressing power tariffs for the sector's growth.

India is taking significant steps to decarbonise its steel sector in line with the country's climate goals, expressed by NISST director, Paramjeet Singh, at a conference in Jalna, Maharashtra.

The conference, themed on the role of decarbonisation in green steel production, was a joint effort by several industry associations, focusing on building a sustainable and competitive steel industry.

Industry leaders emphasised the need for a strategic framework supporting green steel certification and highlighted ongoing challenges such as high power tariffs that must be addressed for sustainable advancement.