The Centre and Andhra Pradesh Government are formulating a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the Vizag Steel Plant.
In this regard, a delegation from the Union Ministry of Steel held discussions with Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati on Monday.
The discussions primarily focused on the developments following the NDA government’s approval of a financial package for the Vizag Steel Plant and the necessary measures to be taken.
The Chief Minister took up key aspects with the delegation, including the regular review of the steel plant’s progress and the reopening of the third blast furnace in addition to the two currently in operation. He emphasized the emotional and economic significance of the Vizag Steel Plant (RINL) to the state and the need to safeguard its future.
While thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing financial assistance for the plant’s revival, Naidu said both the central and state governments must work in coordination to restore the steel plant to its former glory. The state government would continue to provide necessary support, he added.
Union Minister of State for Steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, who participated in the meeting, expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the state government’s initiative in providing security to the plant through the Special Protection Force (SPF), according to a release.
Published on April 1, 2025