New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- The Indian government is preparing to roll out aGreen Steel Missionto accelerate the shift toward eco-friendly steel manufacturing.

The initiative, backed by a proposedRs 5,000 croreoutlay, aims to help both primary and secondary steel producers transition toward low-carbon processes.

At the heart of the mission lies aProduction-Linked Incentive (PLI)scheme, designed to reward manufacturers adopting green steel technologies-such as electric arc furnaces powered by renewable energy.

The mission also offers incentives for using renewable energy and includes mandates for government agencies to prioritise green steel in procurement.

These measures align with India's larger decarbonisation goals and its net-zero emis...