Question

Which iron and steel industries were developed through various five-year plans?

Answer 1

Answer:

Second Five Year Plan(1956-61): This plan was given Importance to an establishment of heavy industries only, The main thrust of industrial development was on iron and steel,Heavy engineering and fertilizer industries. Three new iron and steel plants were located in Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela.

Answer 2

Answer:

Durgapur, and Rourkela. Third Five Year Plan(1961-66): There was an emphasis on the expansion of basic industries like iron and steel,fossil-fuel and machine building.

• the Ranchi Machine Tool and three moreHMT units were established.