Constituted in 1964 by the Ministry of Steel, the Joint Plant Committee (JPC) was established
to formulate guidelines for the production, allocation, pricing, and distribution of iron and steel materials
in the country.
Following the de-regulation of the Indian steel industry in 1992, JPC underwent a major transformation
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evolving from a regulatory body into a facilitator and knowledge center for the Indian steel sector. Since
then, JPC has been dedicated to developing and maintaining a comprehensive, credible, and non-partisan
databank on the Indian iron and steel industry-the first of its kind in the nation.
Today, JPC stands as the only institution officially empowered by the Ministry of Steel, Government
of
India, to collect, compile, and disseminate authentic data on the Indian iron and steel industry.
The data and
analysis provided by JPC serve as vital inputs for policy formulation, research, and strategic planning by the
Government and industry stakeholders.
In recognition of its commitment to quality and reliability, JPC has been accredited with ISO
9001:2015
certification. Upholding its mandate, JPC continues to play a pivotal role in promoting transparency, informed
decision-making, and sustainable growth within the Indian steel sector.
As per Notification No. S.0. 1868(E) issued on 25 April 2025, under the Collection of Statistics (CoS)
Act, 2008, JPC serves as the Primary Agency for iron and steel data collection.
Under the provisions of the said CoS Act, 2008 the following officers have been designated.
The Joint Plant Committee (JPC), under the Ministry of Steel, is mandated as a primary agency to collect,
maintain, and under the CoS ACT 2008 disseminate comprehensive, accurate, and timely data on the Indian
iron
and steel industry, its mission is to support evidence-based policy formulation and promote sustainable
development of the sector through systematic data management, analysis, and research
In fulfilment of this mission, JPC shall:
Through these activities, JPC seeks to reinforce its role as the trusted data and knowledge partner of the Ministry of Steel, contributing to informed policymaking, industry competitiveness, and long term sectoral development and sustainability.
Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor , Ministry of Steel
Chairman
DDG , Ministry of Steel
Member
Economic Adviser , Ministry of Steel
Member
Director , ID-1 Division , Ministry of Steel
Member
Jt. Director , T&T Division , Ministry of Steel
Member
DS , RM Division , Ministry of Steel
Member
Executive Secretory , Joint Plant Commitee
Convenor
Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor , Ministry of Steel
Chairman
DDG , Ministry of Steel
Member
CMD , SAIL & Additional Charge of Director (Finance) , SAIL
Member
Director (Production) , NMDC Ltd
Member
Director (Technical) , MECON
Member
PED / RS (S) , Railway Board
Member
Ministry of Mines
Member
Dy. Director , Indian Statistical Institute
Member
Hon. Secretary General
Member
Member
Maintaining India's steel sector database.
Research to support policy development.
Publishing data for stakeholders.
Input for IIP,WPI,Eight Core Industries and GDP Calculations
Data Support for Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, Railways, and other Government bodies
Trend studies and analysis for industry stakeholders
Data foundation for World Steel Association's global steel rankings