<h1>State unveils Green Steel Mission with Rs 80,000 crore projects, 58% renewables by 2030 and 40,300 jobs</h1> A state government announced plans to lead in steel production and play a pivotal role in the national Green Steel Mission, targeting decarbonisation through renewables and green technologies. Commitments include achieving 58% renewable energy in the state mix by 2030, supplying 16,000 MW of solar power to farmers by 2026, development of a former conflict-affected district into a major steel hub with roughly Rs 80,000 crore in projects, and planting five crore trees in that district. The state signed MoUs for 75,000 MW of pumped storage (7,000 MW operational within two years) and agreements totalling Rs 80,962 crore expected to create about 40,300 jobs; central support and green-steel export targets were also highlighted.