The Hindu : dated February 17, 1954: New steel plant

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dated February 17, 1954: New steel plant

The Government of India's decision to locate the new steel plant in partnership with the German combine at Rourkela in Orissa was announced by the Minister for Production, Mr. K.C. Reddi, in the two Houses of Parliament on February 16. The Minister said: "I had earlier indicated to the House that the German firms of Krupp and Demag with whom we had arrived at an agreement would be asked to tender their advice on the location of the plant, its design, erection and operation. Accordingly, the technical experts of the German firms visited the States of Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa and studied the technical reports and the memoranda submitted by these Governments. They collected additional data, inspected the proposed sites and held discussions with the Governments, as well as with the Central authorities concerned. After a study and assessment of the material so collected, both here and in association with their top technical experts in Germany, they have recommended the location of the new steel plant at Rourkela in Orissa."

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