<h1>Steel Production Surge: Odisha Targets 130 Million Tons Annually, Aims to Dominate 70% of India's Iron Ore Market by 2030</h1> Odisha's chief executive announced plans to increase steel production to 130 million tons per annum by 2030, highlighting the state's current leadership in iron ore and steel manufacturing. Currently producing 58% of India's iron ore with 54 integrated steel plants, the state aims to reach 70% iron ore production by 2030-31. The government is committed to facilitating industrial growth by ensuring raw material availability, land access, infrastructure connectivity, and creating a comprehensive metal-based value chain.