Steel Authority of India Limited awarded a major blast furnace project at its IISCO facility in Burnpur, West Bengal, to a Danieli-Corus consortium. The expansion marks significant capacity addition & modernization at the historic steel site. Advanced blast furnace technology will improve efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, & enhance product quality. The project supports SAIL's strategy of strengthening integrated steel production capabilities serving growing domestic demand. The investment demonstrates commitment to revitalizing legacy assets while supporting regional employment & economic activity. The initiative aligns alongside Indian industrial policy objectives including import substitution & maintaining domestic steel production capabilities for national development.