Jindal discussed the raw material problem and progress of the plant with Pati and urged him to provide iron ore to run the plant. "While the price of iron ore has increased...the price of steel is falling in the international market. If the iron ore price continues to be high, all steel plants in the country will bear the brunt in this situation," said Jindal. He said there is a need to increase iron ore production to meet the situation and the government will also get additional royalty for the development of the state. Not only JSPL, many other steel producers setting up their plants in the state are also facing raw material shortage.