Overview On October 31, 2025 , Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma , Union Minister of State for Steel, met with Ms. Sara Modig , State Secretary to the Minister for Energy, Business and Industry of Sweden, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in the steel sector, particularly in green steel production and related technologies. Key Developments Bilateral Discussions The meeting involved discussions on various aspects of the steel industry, with a primary focus on exploring opportunities for collaboration in Research and Development (R&D) related to Green Steel Production . The aim is to leverage advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions in the steel manufacturing process. India's Steel Sector Growth Minister Varma highlighted the significant growth of India's steel sector, driven by the government's vision to achieve a crude steel production capacity of 300 million tonnes by 2030 . He emphasized that India's domestic steel demand is growing at an impressive rate of 11-13% , fueled by large-scale infrastructure projects. Invitation to Bharat Steel 2026 An invitation was extended to Sweden to participate in Bharat Steel 2026 , an International Conference-cum-Exhibition dedicated to the steel industry. The event is scheduled to be held on April 16–17, 2026 , at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi . This event aims to foster collaboration and showcase advancements in the steel sector. UPSC Relevance GS3: Infrastructure and Industry This news is relevant to GS3: Infrastructure and GS3: Industry , specifically concerning the growth and development of the steel sector in India. The focus on green steel production also aligns with environmental concerns and sustainable development goals. GS2: International Relations The meeting also touches upon GS2: International Relations , highlighting the bilateral cooperation between India and Sweden in the field of technology and industry. Important Facts Meeting Date: October 31, 2025 Attendees: Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma (India), Sara Modig (Sweden) India's Steel Target: 300 million tonnes by 2030 Domestic Steel Demand Growth: 11-13% Event: Bharat Steel 2026 (April 16–17, 2026)