Write about the following:

a) Bhilai Steel Plant

b) Bokaro Steel Plant

a) The Bhilai steel plant was established with Russian collaboration in Durg district of Chattisgarh and started production in 1959. Iron ore comes from Dalli-Rajhara mine and coal from Korba and Kargali coal fields. Water from the Tanduladam and the power from the Korba Thermal Power Station. The plant lies on the Kolkata-Mumbai railway route.

b) The Bokaro steel plant was set up in 1964 with Russian collaboration. It receives iron ore from Rourkela region. Water and hydel power are supplied by the Damodar Valley Corporation.