India must build resilient supply chains to lead global clean energy transition: H.D. Kumaraswamy

August 7, 2026 8:32 AM

India must build resilient supply chains to lead global clean energy transition: H.D. Kumaraswamy

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said India's energy security is no longer determined solely by access to energy resources but increasingly by its ability to manufacture, innovate and build resilient supply chains for clean energy technologies, asserting that the country must emerge as a global producer of technologies driving the energy transition. Delivering the keynote address at the Special Plenary Session on "Energy Security & Supply Chains" du...

H.D. Kumaraswamy reviews IISCO expansion projects, inaugurates water reservoir in West Bengal

July 13, 2026 12:13 PM

H.D. Kumaraswamy reviews IISCO expansion projects, inaugurates water reservoir in West Bengal

Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday began his three-day visit to West Bengal with a comprehensive review of the IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) at Burnpur, focusing on expansion projects, production performance, sustainability initiatives and workforce welfare. During the visit, the Minister inaugurated a new reinforced cement concrete (RCC) water reservoir with a storage capacity of 84,000 cubic metres, designed to support the plant's ongoing operations and future expa...

Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School inaugurated in Karnataka’s Sindhanur, boost to defence-oriented education

April 5, 2026 11:18 AM

Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School inaugurated in Karnataka’s Sindhanur, boost to defence-oriented education

A new chapter in defence-oriented education began in Karnataka with the inauguration of the Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School in Sindhanur town of Raichur district, in the presence of Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. The inauguration, marked by a grand roadshow and enthusiastic public participation, is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening value-based and defence-focused education in the region. Addressing the gathering, Seth de...

Robust Financing Vital for Infrastructure Growth: HD Kumaraswamy

February 25, 2026 3:30 PM

Robust Financing Vital for Infrastructure Growth: HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday underscored the need for a strong and resilient financing framework to accelerate India’s infrastructure and manufacturing ambitions. Addressing the 6th Annual Construction Equipment Finance Conclave in New Delhi, the Minister said that the event’s theme--Building a Resilient Infrastructure and Construction Equipment Financing Ecosystem: Towards Building Domestic Strength for Global Reach--was timely and aligned wi...

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launches third round of PLI scheme for specialty steel

November 4, 2025 3:17 PM

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launches third round of PLI scheme for specialty steel

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday launched the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel, marking a milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing and boost value-added steel production. The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel, approved by the Cabinet in July 2021, is a flagship initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision to make India a global hub for high-end steel manufacturing. So far, the schem...

India rolls out 1st electric truck scheme with maximum incentive of Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle

July 11, 2025 4:56 PM

India rolls out 1st electric truck scheme with maximum incentive of Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle

In a push towards sustainable freight transport, the government on Friday launched its first-ever electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s green mobility vision. Announced by Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, the scheme offers financial incentives for N2 and N3 category electric trucks, aiming to reduce emissions and promote cleaner transport alternatives. While dies...

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

July 1, 2025 10:19 AM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, led a high-level delegation to Dubai where he formally inaugurated the international offices of two major Indian public sector enterprises, NMDC Limited and MECON Limited, on June 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India's expanding global industrial presence in the Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished dignitaries including Ambassador of India to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir, Consul General...

HD Kumaraswamy welcomes 12% safeguard duty on imported steel flat products

April 22, 2025 12:48 PM

HD Kumaraswamy welcomes 12% safeguard duty on imported steel flat products

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H. D. Kumaraswamy, has welcomed the Finance Ministry’s decision to impose a 12% safeguard duty on imported non-alloy and alloy steel flat products, calling it a move that will bolster the domestic industry and ensure fair competition. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Minister stated, “I welcome the 12% safeguard duty on imported steel flat products. This will protect Indian manufacturers, ensure fair competition, and bo...

Govt. launches PLI scheme 1.1 for specialty steel

January 7, 2025 1:49 PM

Govt. launches PLI scheme 1.1 for specialty steel

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy, launched the second round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel, termed PLI Scheme 1.1, on Monday in the presence of senior ministry officials and industry leaders at Vigyan Bhawan. The new scheme aims to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imports. Addressing the gathering, Kumaraswamy stated that PLI Scheme 1.1 covers five product categories, similar to the original scheme, and has b...

PM Modi’s focus on skill-based job creation; Rs 3 lakh crore allocated in budget: Union Minister Kumaraswamy

October 29, 2024 9:51 PM

PM Modi’s focus on skill-based job creation; Rs 3 lakh crore allocated in budget: Union Minister Kumaraswamy

The central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has allocated over Rs 3 lakh crore in the recent budget specifically aimed at skill-based job creation. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, announced this initiative on Tuesday. During the second phase of the Prime Minister's Rozgar Mela, appointment letters were distributed to 51,000 selected candidates across various central government departments at 40 locations nationwide. The event was ...