Modi called on the steel industry to accelerate iron ore mining, reduce imports, and build a "steel powerhouse."

On April 24, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for accelerating the mining of undeveloped greenfield iron ore mines to increase domestic steel production. In a video address at the "India Steel 2025" event, Modi emphasized that the steel industry needs to unite to build a "resilient, revolutionary, and steel-strong India." He also urged industry participants to strengthen global cooperation and ensure supply chain security, pointing out that raw materials are a challenge for the industry, and India still relies on imports. The country also needs to explore alternatives such as coal gasification and better utilization of its coal reserves to reduce coal imports.