The Government has released the first ever roadmap for Research and Development and Technology for Indian Iron and Steel Industry. Releasing the roadmap in New Delhi yesterday, the Minister for Steel, Beni Prasad Verma said that Indian Steel Industry is marred by low investments in Research and Development, because of which the industry has not realized its complete potential.

He exuded confidence that the report will go a long way in setting the tune for further developments in the sector and aim at adopting newer better technologies, improving utilization of resources and developing mechanisms for better waste utilization and recycling.