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This chapter tells the story of the crafts and industries of India during British rule by focusing on two industries, namely, textiles and iron and steel. Both these industries were crucial for the industrial revolution in the modern world.
This chapter tells the story of the crafts and industries of India during British rule by focusing on two industries, namely, textiles and iron and steel. Both these industries were crucial for the industrial revolution in the modern world.
The first attempt to establish an iron and steel indus-try on modern lines was made in 1830, by Josiah Mar-shall Heath, a member of the Civil Service of the East India Company.
National Steel Policy - Objectives, Vision, Highlights, Mission, etc. What are the problems of Iron and Steel industry in India? Know more at BYJU’S Free IAS Prep.
Overview. At global level in 2018, the world crude steel production reached 1789 million tonnes (mt) and showed a growth of 4.94% over 2017. China remained world’s largest crude steel producer in 2018 (928 mt) followed by India (106 mt), Japan (104 mt) and the USA (87 mt).
The document provides an overview of the iron and steel industry in India, including its history and development. It discusses how the industry began with small mills in the 1830s but gained momentum with larger plants established in the early 20th century.
Iron and Steel Company employed modern methods in the manufacturing of pig iron which was a first in India. This is often considered as the initial push for what would later become the Indian steel industry. But the official establishment of the Indian steel industry can be traced back to the setting up of the Tata Iron & Steel Company
