3. The Bhadravati Iron and Steel Plant (VISL)

The Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Limited at Bhadravati, formerly known as Mysore Iron and Steel Limited was established in 1823. The plant was taken over by the Central Government in 1962. It obtains iron ore from Kudermukh, Baba Budan I fills (Chikmaglur District of Karnataka). Manganese, limestone, dolomite, and fire-clay are also available within a distance of 50 km, electricity from the Jog and Shravati Power Projects.

This plant is one of the major producers of alloy and special steel in the country. It also produces casting iron, ferro-silicon, mild-steel and, spun-pipes.