Land Issues Stall Rourkela Steel Plant & Airport Growth; State Steps In

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Land Issues Stall Rourkela Steel Plant & Airport Growth; State Steps In

Construction 07 Mar 2025 01:02 PM IST The New Indian Express

· Land disputes and pending clearances have delayed RSP’s expansion and Rourkela airport growth.

· The Odisha government is reviewing these hurdles to push projects forward.

· Faster resolution could boost industrial capacity, connectivity, and regional development.

The Odisha government is reviewing land acquisition hurdles delaying key infrastructure projects, including the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) expansion and the Rourkela airport upgrade. These projects are crucial for the region’s industrial and economic growth.

Land Issues Stalling Progress

Officials revealed that unresolved land disputes and pending clearances have caused significant project delays. The expansion of RSP, operated by SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited), aims to boost production capacity and modernize operations. However, encroachments and rehabilitation challenges have slowed progress.

Similarly, the planned expansion of Rourkela airport, which aims to enhance regional connectivity, is facing land acquisition bottlenecks. Authorities are working to resolve these issues to fast-track development.

Government Steps In

In a high-level meeting, state officials discussed strategies to accelerate land approvals and streamline processes. The government is keen to ensure that industrial and infrastructure projects proceed without further delays, reinforcing Odisha’s role as a key steel and manufacturing hub.

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