Bankura secondary steel cluster (West Bengal)

Introduction

Bankura district is rich in natural resources, including coal, which has led to the growth of a number of industries including secondary steel industries like sponge iron/DRI, ferro-alloys, electric induction furnaces (EIF)- based steel melting shops (SMS) and steel re-rolling mills (SRMM). Their products cater to the needs of construction, railways, infrastructure, and other sectors.

Number of MSMEs

37

Main fuels

Coal, electricity

Product Turnover

3.6 million tonnes per annum (tpa)

Total Energy consumption

1,089,563 toe (coal—724,395 toe; electricity—365,168 toe)

Cluster Profile

Leading industry association(s)

• West Bengal Sponge Iron Manufacturers Association (WBSIMA) http://www.spongeironindia.com/
• Pashchimanchal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)

Other Resources

• District Industries Centre (DIC), Bankura https://wbmsme.gov.in/cmsdic
• MSME Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Kolkata

Source: Data pertains to 2024–25, collected by TERI under a research exercise supported by Department of MSME & Textiles, Government of West Bengal.