Considering the increasing demand for iron ore, the Odisha government allowed about 10 per cent hike in the production of ore from Joda and Koira circles to 57 million tonne (mn t) in 2012-13 from the previous year. While ore output from Joda circle is set at 44 mn t, that at the Koira sector is pegged at 13 mn t. Both Joda and Koira are the two most prolific iron ore producing circles in Odisha, contributing to over 80 per cent of the total
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Task force suggests renewal of 11 MoUs
The Odisha government's task force on steel recommended renewal of memorandum of understanding (MoUs) of 11 steel companies in the state based on milestones achieved. The 11 MoUs are part of a list of 15 steel projects whose field verification has been completed by Ipicol. The draft MoUs of the 11 steel companies are prepared by the state steel & mines department. Ipicol will take the views of other concerned departments on the MoU, said steel & min
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Task force recommends projects worth over Rs 100 bn
The Odisha government's State Level Task Force on Steel recommended approval for investment proposals worth over Rs 10,000 crore in the steel sector. In a recent meeting, the task force decided that the investment would be approved by the Single Window Clearance Committee (SWLC) headed by Chief secretary
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Raw material security a challenge
While IndiaÂ’s infrastructure investment is likely to provide a boost to steel demand over the long term, there could be challenges to the raw material availability. Iron ore related uncertainties could be sorted out in the medium to long term,
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Cheaper import is a matter of concern for Indian manufacturers
For long term sustenance, it is essential that appropriate policy measures be in place for value adders like steel plants for requisite and stable raw material linkage, observes Dilip Oommen, CEO & MD, Essar Steel India,
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Turnaround is around the corner
The governmentÂ’s sincere attempts to expedite the project clearance of the stalled projects and participation by the private entrepreneurs in PPP projects in infrastructure would lead to enhancement of steel consumption in 2013-14.
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Govt sets up panel for revision of royalty
Some of the mineral rich states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan requested to enhance the rates of royalty for major minerals. The government has set up a Study Group on revision of rates of royalty and dead rent for major minerals (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing) on September 13, 2011. The Study Group has to undertake detailed consultations with all stakeholders. The Study Group is likely to submit its final report shor
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Panel revokes green nod for Posco project
South Korean steel major Posco will have to take environmental clearance again for at least some part of its proposed Rs 54,000-crore integrated steel plant in Odisha as the statutory environment panel revoked the existing clearance. The company has been asked by the expert appraisal committee on industry to furnish detailed infor
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Odisha CM asks for pacing up of railway projects
While reviewing the progress of different railway projects in the state on April 23 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed the State Revenue Department to expedite land acquisition for different railway projects to speed up their completion.Sources said land acquisition for 112 km Khurda-Balangir railway line (Khurda-Begunia-36 km and Begunia-Nayagarh from 36 km to 112 km) have been completed.
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Odisha govt to renew MoUs with 7 IPPs
Within the next two months, Odisha government may renew the memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed with seven independent power projects (IPPs) earlier. The state government decided to renew these agreements as they expired recently. Specifically, the state government may renew MoUs with GMR Kamalanga Energy, Jindal India Thermal Power (JITPL), Mon