Odisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: Minister
Odisha's government plans to implement a new rehabilitation and resettlement policy aimed at protecting the interests of people affected by land acquisition in coal mining areas. The Minister emphasized the importance of balancing industrial development with the welfare of local communities. Officials were directed to prioritize state land for projects and ensure fair compensation and local employment for displaced individuals.
- ▪The new policy will focus on the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced people in coal mining and thermal power project areas.
- ▪The Minister stressed that the welfare of common people should take precedence over industrialization.
- ▪Industries are required to pay fair compensation and undertake welfare measures for affected individuals.
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Odisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: MinisterOdisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: MinisterPublished on: Apr 29, 2026 12:13 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Bhubaneswar, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has said the state government is committed to protecting the interests of common people in the land acquisition process in coal mining areas and announced that a new rehabilitation and resettlement policy will be rolled out soon.Odisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: MinisterChairing a high-level review meeting here on Tuesday, Pujari discussed issues related to land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced people in coal mining and thermal power project areas in…
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