Question

Which iron and steel centre of India is located away from the main coal areas? What are its sources of energy in the absence of coal?

Answer 1

The iron and steel centre of India that is located away from the main coal areas is Bhadravati in Karnataka. In the absence of coal, this plant originally used charcoal obtained from forest wood for smelting. At present, its main source of energy is hydroelectric power generated from the Sharavati Power Project.