MCLs Rs 337-cr project in Odisha runs into green hurdle

New Delhi: The Centre's green panel has deferred its decision on granting environment clearance to Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) for a Rs 336.9 crore coal washery project in Odisha in view of strong objections raised by Jharsuguda-based villagers.
 
MCL, a subsidiary of state-run Coal India Ltd (CIL), has sought environment clearance for setting up of a coal washery of 10 million tonnes per annum capacity in an area of 39.35 hectare in Chharla village in Jharsuguda district, Odisha.

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