ENA Sectors 2026-03-03 15:56:30 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 3 (KNN) </strong>The Ministry of Steel convened a high-level interactive session with senior diplomats from multiple countries ahead of the forthcoming Bharat Steel 2026 conference.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The engagement aimed to deepen international collaboration and outline Indias strategic priorities in the steel sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Addressing the diplomatic community, Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary, Ministry of Steel highlighted the central role of the steel industry in driving Indias industrial expansion and economic transformation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He outlined the sectors capacity augmentation roadmap, targeting 300 million tonnes (MT) of steel production by 2030 and 400 MT by 2035, positioning India among the worlds leading steel producers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Secretary emphasised the industrys ongoing modernisation and invited global stakeholders to collaborate as India transitions towards low-carbon production pathways and adoption of advanced process technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He reiterated the governments focus on building resilient and sustainable global supply chains anchored in innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Providing an overview of Bharat Steel 2026&mdash;an International Conference-cum-Exhibition scheduled for April 16 17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam officials said the event will serve as a platform to strengthen raw material security, accelerate technology transfer and promote green and sustainable steel production through global partnerships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Diplomatic representatives participating in the session expressed interest in engaging with Indias steel sector and indicated their intent to take part in the upcoming summit, which is expected to function as a global forum for dialogue, innovation exchange and strategic cooperation in the industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45346 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/steel-ministry-holds-interactive-session-with-diplomats-ahead-of-bharat-steel-2026 2026-03-03 15:56:30 knnindia.co.in