The Ministry of Steel in India has been actively working towards promoting sustainable and high-quality steel production aligned with the National Steel Policy. They have made it mandatory for steel products to adhere to BIS standards, with 151 Indian Standards already notified. Furthermore, the integration of NOC applications with the Steel Import Monitoring System has streamlined the process for steel imports. The ministry has also introduced the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for 'Specialty Steel' to encourage manufacturing and technology upgradation in the sector. In a significant move towards sustainability, Ministry of Steel has awarded two pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to produce DRI using 100% hydrogen and reduce coal/coke consumption in blast furnaces. These initiatives aim to drive economic growth, attract capital investment, and make the steel industry globally competitive. Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, highlighted these efforts in a recent statement to the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the government's commitment to advancing the steel sector.