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