Ludhiana: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated Tata Steel’s plant in Ludhiana. The plant, set up at a cost of Rs 3200 crore, is Tata’s second-largest steel plant in India.Congratulating the Tata Steel team, Mann said, “When a company like Tata Steel invests in a state, it reflects trust, confidence and belief in its future.” He said the Tata Group operates in over 100 countries across six continents and employs more than one million people. “It is a red-letter day for Punjab as Tata Steel has taken responsibility to illuminate the future of 2600 to 2700 families directly and 8000–10,000 indirectly. This world-class plant is equipped with cutting-edge green energy technology,” he said. This is Tata Steel’s first Electric Arc Furnace-based plant in India, and such production reflects the global shift towards efficiency, sustainability and better use of resources. Highlighting the scale of the project, Mann added that Tata is not only investing money but also its reputation. The plant, spread over 115 acres, saw its investment rise from ₹2,600 crore to ₹3,200 crore and will use 100% steel scrap as raw material, making it environmentally sustainable. “Industrial development is always a partnership. When govt and industry work together with trust and clarity, projects move faster and outcomes become stronger,” Mann said. He expressed hope that this project will become a key pillar in Punjab’s industrial growth story. CM Mann assured full support to Tata Steel and the industry, stating that they are partners in Punjab’s progress. “This project is an important milestone in the economic development of the state. It will help transform Punjab into an industrial hub and accelerate economic growth,” he said.
