Orissa government boasts to be successful in attracting the highest investment in Eastern India. Offering its huge natural resources, it has been successful in getting investment commitment from some of the big names like Tata, POSCO, Arcelor Mittal, Vedanta etc. No doubt this industrial surge will boost Orissa’s socio-economic development. However, to turn these commitments into reality Orissa government should show genuine interest. It should provide a conducive environment for these Industries to start and operate. Otherwise the situation like Singur may arise.
In a recent decision, the District Collector banned the plying of multi-axled vehicles on NH 201 from Bhawanipatna to Belgaon, citing the poor condition of the road. As per the news report the road is unsafe for traffic movement.
This decision will affect the industry in Kalahandi and Jharsuguda, severely. This is the main route through the industrial houses in Jharsuguda such as Jindal and Vedanta carry their material and machinery from Vizag port. After this ban their business shall be seriously affected.
Now the question comes, what made the collector to take up such decision. If vehicles are the main reason for poor road condition, where was the district authority before this worse condition? These industries must be paying the taxes for their heavy vehicle movement. Where this money is utilized? Why did not the government take necessary measures to stop this ban?
It is the responsibility of the Government to provide adequate infrastructure support to the industries. If the movement of their material and machinery will be stopped, how can other industry body be encouraged?
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