<h1>Core Sector Growth Slows: Coal, Steel, Cement, and Electricity Output Drops; Government Plans Infrastructure Boost.</h1> Core sector growth slowed due to reduced output in coal, steel, cement, and electricity industries. In October 2015, crude oil and natural gas production declined due to ageing fields and environmental issues, while refinery products suffered from unit shutdowns. Steel production fell due to modernization efforts, decreased domestic consumption, and increased imports. The government is implementing policy and infrastructure improvements to boost growth in these sectors. This information was provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.