Green Steel & Mining Summit 2026 Sets Agenda For Low-Carbon Steel Sector In Chhattisgarh
Naya Raipur, August 13, 2026: The 5th edition of the Green Steel & Mining Summit 2026, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was inaugurated at Hotel Mayfair Lake Resort in Naya Raipur. The two-day summit brought together government leaders, steel and mining companies, technology providers, sustainability experts, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on accelerating the adoption of clean technologies, energy efficiency, digitalization, carbon management, and sustainable mining practices across India, CII said in a press release.
The inaugural session featured Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, as keynote speaker and Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, who delivered the special address. Industry perspectives were provided by Siddharth Agrawal, Chairman, Steel Subcommittee, CII Eastern Region & Managing Director, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd, Narendra Goel, Past Chairman, CII Chhattisgarh State Council & Managing Director, Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat Ltd, Bajrang Goel, Chairman, CII Chhattisgarh State Council & Director, Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat Ltd, Dev Jyoti, Regional Director, CII Eastern Region, and P V Kiran Ananth, Executive Director – Energy Efficiency, Renewables, and Green Entrepreneurship, CII-Green Business Centre.
The summit also witnessed two significant launches focused on the business and financing dimensions of the green steel transition. The first report, “Powering India’s Secondary Steel Transition: The Business Case for Cluster-Based Renewable Electricity Procurement,” was released with the support of Climate Catalyst. The second report, “Forging the Transition: Financing India’s Green Steel Future,” was launched with EY-Parthenon as the Knowledge Partner.
Speaking at the summit, Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, said, “Chhattisgarh is a state blessed with abundant natural resources, including coal and minerals, and has emerged as one of India’s important steel-producing centres. The time has now come for us to move from being a mineral-rich state to becoming a global hub for green and value-added steel. The next phase of Chhattisgarh’s industrial growth will be defined not only by how much steel we produce, but by how sustainably we produce it. This platform by CII is therefore both timely and important, as it brings together industry and stakeholders to shape a more sustainable future for one of India’s fastest-growing industrial states. Chhattisgarh’s strong natural resource base, hardworking people and conducive environment for industry position it well to lead India’s transition towards greener steel and sustainable industrial growth.”
Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, said, “Chhattisgarh is emerging as one of India’s leading steel and industrial hubs, powered by its rich mineral resources, strong industrial base and growing investment ecosystem. Our focus is now on ensuring that this growth is sustainable, technology-driven and creates greater opportunities for employment and value creation. Through the New Industrial Policy 2024, we are simplifying processes, strengthening ease of doing business and creating a more investor-friendly environment. CII’s Green Steel and Mining Summit is an important platform to bring together industry, investors and experts to accelerate the transition towards green steel, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development in Chhattisgarh.”
Siddharth Agrawal, Chairman, Steel Subcommittee, CII Eastern Region & Managing Director, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd, said, “India’s growth story will necessarily require more steel, but this growth must go hand in hand with our environmental responsibilities. The challenge before the steel and mining industry is not merely to produce green steel, but to produce it at scale, at the right cost and with the right technologies, while remaining globally competitive. This transition will require greater collaboration across industry, government, technology providers, financiers and other stakeholders, along with accelerated adoption of renewable energy, green hydrogen, resource efficiency and innovative decarbonization solutions. The summit provides an important platform to identify practical pathways that can translate these ambitions into action across our plants and mining sites.”
During a breakout session, O.P. Choudhary, Minister of Finance, Government of Chhattisgarh, said, “Chhattisgarh has a vital role to play in India’s journey towards a greener, more sustainable and globally competitive industrial economy. As a leading hub for steel, mining and manufacturing, the State recognises that economic growth and environmental responsibility must move forward together. There is a strong consensus among industry stakeholders and government representatives that green technology represents a significant commercial opportunity rather than a regulatory burden. The state has committed to supporting research and development in green steel and is exploring policy frameworks to prioritize green-certified products within government procurement processes. We are committed to creating an enabling environment that supports responsible industrial growth, encourages innovation and investment, and strengthens Chhattisgarh’s contribution to India’s vision of a low-carbon and sustainable future.”
At the summit, Choudhary presented the GreenPro Awards to steel manufacturers from the region, including MSP Steel & Power Ltd, Rama Power & Steel Ltd, Real Ispat and Power Pvt. Ltd., API Ispat, and Shri Bajrang Power & Steel Ltd. The awards recognized these organizations for their leadership in product sustainability, decarbonization, and achieving the GreenPro Ecolabel.
The summit’s first panel discussion, “Future-Ready – India’s Steel Sector in 2047,” was moderated by Rajiv Mangal, Chairman, India Green Steel Coalition & Vice President – Safety, Health & Sustainability, Tata Steel Ltd. The session brought together senior representatives from Avinash Group, Blue Star, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel, Suzlon Group, and Tenova Technologies to explore renewable energy, recycling, and technology-led decarbonization.
Subsequent technical sessions focused on technology interventions for optimizing energy consumption and leveraging AI and digital tracking for carbon capture and management. The day concluded with a CEO Round Table on “Navigating the Economics of Low-Carbon Steel,” featuring leaders from Real Ispat & Power, Sarda Energy & Minerals, Tata Steel Special Economic Zone, Shri Bajrang Power & Ispat, Jindal Steel, Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL), and Amalgam Steel to discuss technology investments and operational viability.
