Satyasundar Barik
| To go through the process of land acquisition |
Report on rehabilitation to be
submitted to State Government
Orissa and Jharkhand projects
will be commissioned by 2011
BHUBANESWAR: Arcelor Mittal on Thursday said the construction for its proposed 12 million tonne steel plant in Orissa could begin in the first half of 2008.
“The detailed project report (DPR) would be completed by the middle of the next year. Physical acquisition of land can take place before that. We hope some kind of construction should start in the first half,” Arcelor Mittal India Chief Executive Officer Sank Mishra told reporters here on the sidelines of a conference.
The CEO said the company would submit its report on rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R), prepared by consultant EcoSmart, to the Orissa Government by the end of October.Mr. Mishra, however, dismissed reports that the company had sought additional land in the Keonjhar district. The Orissa Government had promised to provide 7,000 acres in the district.
“We want the State Government should help us getting forest and environment clearance for steel and power projects as well as mines. Allocation of iron ore reserve is also required,” Mr. Mishra said. He said the progress of both steel projects in Jharkhand and Orissa was satisfactory.
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