India Steel 2019 Conference

India Steel 2019 Conference

Question: Where did the India Steel 2019 Exhibition took place?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Lucknow
(c) Pune
(d) Mumbai
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • The 4th International Exhibition and Conference of India Steel took place from 22nd to 24th January, 2019 at Mumbai.  This was a joint initiative of Ministry of Steel and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
  • From 15 countries, 250 companies participated in the event. The event witnessed over 200 international hosted buyers and large number of delegates attended business meetings during the event.
  • Various industries ranging from MSMEs to the biggest names in the Indian and international steel sector participated in the event. The event provided an opportunity for all the stakeholders to deliberate and identified ways to contribute towards building a robust roadmap for the further growth of the steel sector.
  • The presence of international technology will provide added attraction for the Indian companies to interact with them for technology upgradation or technology transfer. Products, technologies and the best practices of steel production around the globe was showcased at the exhibition.

About the Exhibition/Facts:

  • The exhibition was organised by Ministry of Steel once in two years and has grown over the year as most preferred platform for buyers, sellers, technology providers, traders, manufacturers and other stakeholders of steel sector to interact and develop business.
  • India is the second largest producer of crude steel during 2018.  It is also the largest producer of sponge iron in the world and third largest consumer of iron after China and USA.
  • The National Steel Policy 2017 envisages production of 300 million tons by 2030-31. This exhibition is a part of initiatives for developing a globally competitive steel industry in line with NSP-2017.

LINK:

https://www.indiasteelexpo.in/

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