Established in 1964, Bokaro Steel Plant—once part of the Marafari region—has evolved into a major industrial hub with a global reputation. Today, it stands not just as a steel producer but as a symbol of India’s self-reliance, technological progress, and inclusive development.
In line with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 initiatives, Bokaro has indigenously developed several strategic steel grades that were earlier imported. Among them is SAILCOR, a weather-resistant steel (IS 11587), replacing imported CORTEN steel, now widely used in Indian Railways and infrastructure.
The plant’s WR-Fe 490H grade steel has enabled domestic manufacturing of shipping containers, reducing reliance on imports. Additionally, Bokaro has produced high-tensile galvanized steel with 450 GSM zinc coating and 350+ MPa yield strength, used in food grain silos, supporting the ‘Save Grain’ campaign and food security.
Bokaro has also strengthened national defense by supplying indigenous DMR 249A marine-grade steel for key Indian Navy warships including INS Vikrant and INS Nilgiri. In the renewable energy sector, it has developed corrosion-resistant steel (600 GSM) for solar panel mounting structures, with more indigenous grades under development to cut import dependency.
Known as “Mini India,” Bokaro Steel City is a vibrant example of unity in diversity, with people from across the nation contributing to its growth. The plant continues to lead regional development while playing a key role in building a self-reliant and developed India by 2047.
