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Question
With reference to Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Ltd., answer the following:
From where does it get iron ore and power supply?
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Solution
(1) It gets its iron supply from Kemmangundi mines (Chikmaglur district)
(2) Power supply from:
- Charcoal from nearby forests of Malnad area.
- Electricity is obtained from the Jog Hydroelectricity and Shravati Power Project.
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