Question

The sketch map given below shows an important integrated steel plant of India developed in collaboration with erstwhile Soviet Union.

1. Identify the integrated steel plant shown above. State its location.  [2]
2. Name the centres from where this steel plant procures the required coal and hydel power.  [2]
3. State any three differences between the Integrated steel plant and the Mini steel plants.  [3]

Answer 1

1. The integrated steel plant shown in the diagram is Bokaro Steel Plant. It’s located in Jharkhand.
2. The Bokaro Steel Plant uses coal from the nearby Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand. The Damodar Valley Corporation provides hydropower to suit industrial energy needs.
3. Integrated steel plants combine all processes, including melting iron ore and producing finished steel, in a single location. They demand significant capital and mostly utilize raw materials such as iron ore and coal. 
   Mini steel facilities are smaller, utilize electric furnaces, and mostly recycle scrap iron. They require less investment and offer greater flexibility in location and production. Mini-plants assist meets local steel demands efficiently and affordably.