Earlier the visit commenced with garlanding of the statue of Sir M. Visvesvaraya situated in the plant premises, followed by visit to the Steel Plant. The visiting dignitaries also met representatives of executive association and employee unions. Their main demand was that SAIL should make investment to revive the VISL Steel Plant.

This is the maiden visit of the Minister to Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Plant, Bhadravati. V.I.S.L started operation in the year 1923 and was established by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The plant is a pioneer in the production of alloy & Special steels. The plant has a wide customer base which includes defence, railways, automobile, engineering sector and tool making industry.
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