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Due to the growing global demand for steel, Orissa, renowned for its substantial reserves of untapped iron ore within the country, is emerging as a significant investment hub. Recognizing the unparalleled demand for iron ore, the State government aims to seize this opportunity and has forged strategic alliances by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with both international and domestic steel manufacturers. |
What was the fear of the environmentalists regarding the setting up of industries in Orissa? |
Pollution of the environment. Loss of livelihood. Displacement of the population. All of the above. |
Pollution of the environment. |
The environmentalists feared that mining and industry would pollute the environment. As the global demand for steel increased, the state of Orrisa was seen as an important investment destination due to the largest reserves of untapped iron ore in the country. A'Memorandum of Understanding' was signed between the Orrisa government and both international and domestic steel makers. |