The Mysore Iron and Steel Works as a Major Producer of Stainless Steel in India

THIS SYMPOSIUM ON THE PRODUCTION OF alloy and special grades of steel seems to me to reflect the confidence
with which your Government and fellow-countrymen consider
India's future. It bespeaks a determination that a self-sustaining Indian economy shall be built to supply an ever-increasing portion of the material needs of the country. The steel production goals which have been set in the
new Five Year Plan are a challenging objective which
will engage most of the energies of India's steel prod-ucers
and engineers.
Only a small part of the actual
work has been begun, but already future
steps are being examined, as exemplified by
these discussions. At a time when one may
hear, if he is so inclined, much concern expressed
for the future, the optimism which
motivates a gathering such as this is very
reassuring. May I express my deep appreciation,
Mr. Chairman, for the invitation to
be present and to address your meeting ?