Foundation Stone for JSW Steel Plant to be Laid in Dhinkia Amid Controversy
Majhi to lay foundation stone for steel plant at Dhinkia
The Times Of India
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation for the JSW Utkal Steel Ltd's 13.2 million tonnes per annum steel plant in Dhinkia, Odisha, on Wednesday. The project, estimated at ₹65,000 crore, has faced local opposition due to land acquisition issues and environmental concerns, despite some community support for job creation.
- 01The steel plant will be built by JSW Utkal Steel Ltd at a cost of ₹65,000 crore.
- 02The project site previously hosted a failed POSCO steel plant initiative that was abandoned in 2015 due to local protests.
- 03JSW Utkal Steel Ltd received environmental clearance on April 10, 2022.
- 04Local opposition continues, with concerns over land loss impacting traditional agriculture and fishing livelihoods.
- 05Some residents support the project, citing potential job creation for local youth.
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On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will officially lay the foundation stone for the JSW Utkal Steel Ltd's new integrated steel plant in Dhinkia, Odisha, which will have a production capacity of 13.2 million tonnes per annum and is projected to cost ₹65,000 crore. This project comes after the controversial cancellation of a similar initiative by South Korean company POSCO in 2015, which faced significant local opposition. The new JSW project has also encountered resistance from residents concerned about land acquisition and environmental impacts, particularly the loss of traditional betel vineyards and fishing livelihoods. Despite these concerns, some community members express optimism, highlighting the potential for job creation in the region. The company has made progress by constructing a boundary wall around the project site, which spans approximately 2,950 acres.
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The steel plant's construction could significantly alter the local economy, providing job opportunities while threatening traditional livelihoods.
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