Mr Beni Prasad Verma the minister of Steel said that the total turnover and profits made by Bhilai Steel Plant during each of the last 3 years and the current year are as under:

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Mr Verma said that Bhilai Steel Plant is being expanded from its installed crude steel capacity of 3.93 million tonne per annum to 7.00 million tonne per annum with an indicative investment of INR 17,266 crore.

He said that existing captive iron ore mines are supplying ore to the plant and these mines have capacity to meet the requirement of plant for the coming 5 years period. Beyond this period, iron ore has to be sourced from Rowghat mines in Bastar region. The progress of Rowghat mining project and Rail line project is affected because of inadequate security cover in this naxal infested area.