Centre has completed the task of identifying locations for setting up four ultra mega steel projects (UMSP) in Chhattisgarh to accelerate the creation of increased steel capacity in country.
According to officials, Dilimili (Bastar), Dagori (Bilaspur), Geedum (Dantewada) and Rajnandgaon have been identified as the final locations. Union ministry of steel secretary G Mohan Kumar on Tuesday met Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh in New Delhi and discussed the formation of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) for developing these UMSPs.
During the meeting, the chief minister emphasized that a major portion of steel produced in these UMSPs should be utilized for development of infrastructure in state as iron-ore from state would be mainly used for production. He also said that the state government would ensure that these projects add value to Chhattisgarh and generate employment for locals. It was also decided that displaced villagers would be rehabilitated in a modernized way and be given employment, health care and education facilities.
The secretary (steel) informed the meeting that a target of producing 300 MT per year till 2025-26 has been set as per national policy. He added that Chhattisgarh would be a great contributor in achieving this target. Chhattisgarh chief secretary Vivek Dhand said that the state government has been working towards acquiring land, water leakage, infrastructure, iron and coal leakage, power and environment clearance for the projects.
Secretary to CM Subodh Kumar Singh and resident commissioner BV Uma Devi were also present during the discussion.
Source: The Times of India
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