Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu attends launch of Rayalaseema Steel Plant project
The Rayalaseema Steel Plant, a JSW subsidiary project in Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated with the chief minister present. The development will proceed in phases, targeting a total capacity of 2 million tonnes and incorporating electric arc furnace technology.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu attended the project commencement ceremony for the Rayalaseema Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh. The plant is being developed by a subsidiary of JSW.
JSW Steel marked the commencement of development activities for its integrated steel project in the Rayalaseema region and noted that the project uses electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The project will be built in phases to a total capacity of 2 million tonnes of steel. Phase 1 is planned with an investment of ₹4,500 crore for a 1‑MTPA integrated steel plant that will manufacture low‑carbon‑emission steel products, while Phase 2 is slated for a planned investment of up to ₹11,850 crore.
According to the Hindu, the stone‑laying ceremony for the Rayalaseema Steel Plant is scheduled for July 3, the plant is designed as a ‘green steel’ facility, and the total estimated cost is ₹16,350 crore. The Hindu also reported that the plant is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
JSW’s website reported that the project is an EAF‑based next‑generation steel project.
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