May 15th 2024.
In the district of Nayagarh, there has been quite a stir over the construction of a new ethanol plant by 'Juststrive Industries Private Ltd', a company based in Hyderabad. The plant is being built in the Haridabandha mouza of Badagotha panchayat, under Nuagaon block. However, the locals and environmentalists are not happy about its location, as it is near an elephant corridor. They fear that this will have a negative impact on the wildlife and the environment. This issue came to light when members of a local group, 'Anchalik Vikash Parishad', and residents of Mahipur and Badagotha areas, met with the District Collector, Swadha Dev Singh, and submitted a written complaint on Monday. They have urged the district collector to intervene and put a stop to the construction of the ethanol plant.
The protestors have also raised concerns about the company allegedly acquiring 26 acres of 'pasture land' illegally, in order to construct a road adjacent to the plant. Despite repeated protests, the road construction has already begun. The locals are worried that their livestock will be impacted if the pasture land is converted into a road. They have also pointed out that the plant authorities have not obtained the necessary clearances from the State Pollution Control Board. The fact that the 60 acres of land registered under 'Juststrive Industries Private Ltd' does not have a proper road connection, has caused a great deal of shock and concern among the residents of the area. Usually, companies are required to show proof of acquiring industrial land with road connectivity, but it seems that in this case, the rules have been overlooked.
The members of 'Anchalik Vikash Parishad' have highlighted the fact that the status of the land has been changed to 'Gharabari', which is a clear indication of foul play. They have also pointed out that when a common man purchases land without proper road connectivity, registration is usually denied. However, in this case, all the rules seem to have been waived. The villagers suspect that the 26 acres of land could not have been acquired by the plant management without the involvement of the local administration. On the other hand, one of the owners of the company, Ajay Kumar Mohanty, has stated that they have obtained all the necessary permissions and clearances from the state-owned IPICOL, before starting the construction of the plant. He has also clarified that they have obtained permission to construct the road on the pasture land. Mohanty has assured that they are holding discussions with the villagers who are against the road construction, in order to find a solution that will benefit everyone. He has also emphasized that the establishment of the plant will provide employment opportunities for the locals and will indirectly benefit many others in the area.
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