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MoEF&CC Recommends Environmental Clearance for AM/NS Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh

State officials say all major approvals are in place, clearing the way for a foundation-laying at this month’s CII Partnership Summit.

Overview

  • Backed by a ₹1.5 lakh crore commitment, the project is described by officials as India’s largest greenfield steel plant.
  • The first phase targets 8.2 MTPA at Anakapalli by AM/NS, the joint venture of ArcelorMittal and Japan’s Nippon Steel.
  • Capacity is planned to scale in phases to 24 MTPA under the project’s long-term buildout.
  • The Andhra Pradesh government says it allotted land within three months and secured major approvals in 14 months via single-window facilitation.
  • Project statements cite advanced, low-emission technologies and forecast major job creation and industrial growth across the VizagAnakapalliKakinada belt.