Singh also pointed out that as per the current progress, Steel production in the country is likely to achieve record production of 115 million metric tonnes this year.

During the meeting, a wide range of issues, including usage of Manganese ore, Global scenario of manganese ore, and Manganese production in India, were discussed.

Members of the committee suggested exploration and survey of minerals in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Karnataka. They also wanted a Research & Development team to be constituted to work out the possibility of usage of manganese in e-vehicle batteries.

(With inputs from agencies)