Early action should be taken on projects, MoUs for which have been signed with public undertakings under the Union Mines and Steel Ministry. These directives were given during a meeting of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Union Mines and Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar here on Saturday. Tomar said that the State Government can send proposals to the Centre for expanding mining area of various mines.
The meeting was informed that the Steel Authority of India is planning to establish a steel plant in Chhatarpur district. It will provide employment to about 5,000 persons. Similarly, MOIl is planning to establish a plant in Balaghat district. The NMDC has projects for mining exploration in Tikamgarh and Panna district. Hindustan Copper limited is working on underground mining in Balaghat district. The NAlCO has proposed to set up alumina refinery in the State.
Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa, Principal Secretary to CM Iqbal Singh Bains, Commissioner Minerals Ajatshatru, in-charge Secretary Mining Anupam Rajan and Personal Secretary to Union Mines and Steel Minister Nikunj Shrivastava were also present.