New Delhi, April 17 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially launch India Steel 2025, the sixth iteration of the biennial international exhibition and conference, which will be held from April 24 to 26 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, as announced by the Ministry of Steel on Thursday.

This significant event aims to unite key stakeholders from the global steel value chain, focusing on the future direction of the industry with an emphasis on growth, sustainability, resilience, and innovation.

India targets a production capacity of 300 million tonnes and a per capita consumption of 160 kg by 2030, as outlined in the National Steel Policy. To support this ambitious growth in the steel industry, the conference is being organized to unlock fresh opportunities for both inter-state and international partnerships, facilitate knowledge sharing, and highlight India’s policy reforms and infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving the ease of doing business across the steel value chain, the statement revealed.

On April 24, Prime Minister Modi will initiate the prestigious event via video conference. The conference will see participation from Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishu Deo Sai.

Global industry leaders and senior foreign dignitaries will also be present, including the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia and the ambassadors from Australia, Mozambique, and Mongolia, highlighting the growing international collaboration and strategic partnership in the steel sector.

Key features of the International Conference-cum-Exhibition will include the showcase of state-of-the-art technologies and advancements in the steel sector.

Roundtable discussions will focus on sector-specific topics, international cooperation, and emerging trends.

A Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet will be organized to enhance trade opportunities and encourage new business partnerships.

Country-specific sessions will involve leading steel-producing nations such as South Korea, Sweden, Australia, and Mongolia. These discussions will delve into joint research, technology transfer, and resilient supply chains to mitigate risks in India’s steel production and enhance global competitiveness.

The conference will also emphasize themes like increasing domestic consumption, showcasing futuristic steel applications, and building global partnerships.

With over 12,000 business visitors, 250 exhibitors, and 1,200 conference delegates from diverse sectors, government bodies, state governments, and both domestic and international buyers, this conference is poised to be one of the largest steel events worldwide.

Other Union Ministers attending include Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, and Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy, alongside Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. They will lead key sessions, reflecting the cross-sectoral importance of steel in India’s economic and industrial framework.

Senior officials from the Centre, including the Secretaries of the Ministries of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Steel, and Coal, will also preside over critical sessions during the event.