Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh on Saturday urged the extractive industry to ensure that ecological balance is maintained in operations and disposal of waste materials. However, at times, issues "like ... impact on the surrounding communities, pollution and environmental catastrophe are associated with the industry," Singh said at the National Extractive Industry and Sustainable Development Summit here. Steps are also being taken to ensure that the steel industry needs minimum carbon footprint. The minister said he is also examining if methanol can be made using waste gases generated in steel plants. Under the National Steel Policy, more coal washeries will be set up to reduce the dependence on foreign countries for availability of coking coal.

Source: dna September 09, 2017 11:03 UTC