Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Unveils India's Green Steel Taxonomy

National

On December 12, 2024, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, unveiled India's Green Steel Taxonomy at Vigyan Bhavan, marking a historic milestone in the nation's journey towards low-emission steel. The taxonomy aims to define green steel, foster innovation, and create a market for low-carbon products, supporting India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.


      - The taxonomy aims to define green steel and foster innovation in the steel sector.

      - India's goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

     

Main Point :-   (i) he taxonomy sets emission intensity thresholds for green-rated steel.

      (ii) National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) will oversee measurement, reporting, and certification.


About Ministry of Steel :

- Union Minister : H.D. Kumarswamy
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