Jharkhand Foundation Day Special:
From powering India’s industrial rise to shaping Jharkhand’s development trajectory, the SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant stands as one of the country’s most enduring pillars of nation-building. Nearly six decades after it began taking shape, the plant continues to anchor the region’s economic progress while preparing for an era of advanced, self-reliant steel production.
Conceived in 1965 with support from the then Soviet Union, Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) was incorporated on January 29, 1964, and formally launched with construction work beginning on April 6, 1968. It emerged as India’s fourth integrated public sector steel plant and later became part of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) following the 1978 Public Sector Iron and Steel Companies Reorganisation Act.
The country’s first indigenous steel facility, Bokaro Steel fired up its maiden blast furnace on October 2, 1972. By February 1978, the first phase of production—1.7 million tonnes of ingot steel—was achieved with the commissioning of its third blast furnace. Today, after decades of expansion and modernisation, the plant’s liquid steel capacity has surged to 4.65 million tonnes.
Built to specialise in flat products, Bokaro Steel now supplies a wide portfolio—HR coils, plates, CR sheets, GP/GC sheets and more—forming the backbone of India’s automobile, pipes and tubes, barrel-making and other modern engineering industries. Its products have consistently met national strategic demands, strengthening its reputation as a dependable supplier.
Since inception, the plant has produced an impressive 15,40,03,874 tonnes of crude steel, a testament to technological excellence and the relentless contribution of Jharkhand’s workforce. This long production journey mirrors the aspirations, labour and commitment of the people who helped transform Bokaro into a steel powerhouse.
As India pushes ahead with the National Steel Policy, SAIL and Bokaro Steel Plant are fast-tracking new expansion plans aimed at boosting output and manufacturing specialised grades of steel. The roadmap positions Bokaro as a future-ready one-stop destination for world-class flat steel, supporting the country’s mission of self-reliance.
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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)/ Bokaro Steel Plant… pic.twitter.com/oA2ObRYaMF— SAIL- Bokaro Steel Plant (@SAILBSL2) November 10, 2025
Beyond industrial leadership, Bokaro Steel is also a model of responsible corporate citizenship. The plant is investing heavily in environmental protection, green steel initiatives, and efficient resource management. Its CSR programmes in education, healthcare, skill development, rural sports and infrastructure continue to uplift local communities and empower young people across the region.
On Jharkhand Foundation Day, the Bokaro Steel Plant stands tall with its storied legacy, major achievements and ambitious vision. As Jharkhand and India stride toward new milestones, Bokaro’s steel will remain at the heart of the journey—fueling progress, powering industries and strengthening the nation for years to come.
