The government today said the functioning of the Indian Steel Industry has been generally satisfactory. However, in some of the steel units, which were installed decades ago, there is a need to adopt latest technologies for their upgradation to make them more efficient and viable. This information was given in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by the Minister of Steel, Mr Beni Prasad Verma. He said a road map for research and development for steel industry has been finalized and adopted with a special focus on beneficiation, coal ash reduction and promotion of production of high grade value added steel in the country.