Question
Download Solution PDFWhere did IISCO (Indian Iron and Steel Company) set up its first factory?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Hirapur.Key Points
- IISCO (Indian Iron and Steel Company) was established in 1918 as a public sector undertaking by the government of India.
- It was the first integrated steel plant in the Asia-Pacific region.
- IISCO set up its first factory at Hirapur.
- IISCO was nationalized in 1972 and was merged with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2006.
Additional Information
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- It has an army cantonment and is known for its engineering college, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.
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- It is known for being the first planned industrial city in India and for the Tata Steel plant located there.
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- It is known for the Bhilai Steel Plant, which is operated by SAIL and is the largest steel plant in India.
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