Certain critical inputs/ raw materials used in the manufacture of electrical equipment by the domestic industry such as Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) Steel under BIS 3024 (used in manufacture of Transformers) and Steel Plates of thickness above 150 mm under BIS 2002 (used in manufacture of Generators) are not made/ manufactured in India. Moreover, the requirement of such critical inputs / raw materials is met through imports from a few worldwide manufacturers outside India.
The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), in consultation with various stakeholders prepared the Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan 2012-2022 with a view to boost and support the domestic electrical equipment industry's future development and enhance its global competitiveness. The Mission Plan launched on 24th July 2013 recommended formation of a consortium of domestic steel manufacturers and user industry, to develop technology in India for domestic production of CRGO. Further, the issue of indigenous manufacturing of CRGO Steel has been discussed in various meetings held at Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Ministry of Steel and National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) with participation from various concerned stakeholders.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri G.M. Siddeshwara in reply to a written question in the Rajya Sabha today.
The Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), in consultation with various stakeholders prepared the Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan 2012-2022 with a view to boost and support the domestic electrical equipment industry's future development and enhance its global competitiveness. The Mission Plan launched on 24th July 2013 recommended formation of a consortium of domestic steel manufacturers and user industry, to develop technology in India for domestic production of CRGO. Further, the issue of indigenous manufacturing of CRGO Steel has been discussed in various meetings held at Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), Ministry of Steel and National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) with participation from various concerned stakeholders.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri G.M. Siddeshwara in reply to a written question in the Rajya Sabha today.
