PM Modi to dedicate modernized, expanded Bhilai Steel Plant today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today dedicate the modernized and expanded Bhilai Steel Plant to the nation in Chhattisgarh. 

The modernization of plant includes installation of cutting-edge technologies for improvement in productivity, yield, quality, cost competitiveness, energy efficiency and environmental protection. Before proceeding to Bhilai, Mr Modi will inaugurate an Integrated Command and Control



Centre at Naya Raipur.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the permanent campus of IIT Bhilai and unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of phase-2 of BharatNet. The BharatNet project envisages connecting Gram Panchayats with underground optical fibre network. Mr Modi will also inaugurate air services between Jagdalpur and Raipur.