The final environment clearance has been accorded to Uttam Value Steels for doubling its steel production capacity to two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Maharashtra that will entail an investment of Rs 3,325 crore.
An EC letter marked to the company said that, “The Environment Ministry has considered the application based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (industry-i) and hereby decides to grant environment clearance (EC) to the proposal of expansion of steel plant subject to compliance of some specific and general conditions.”
The company as per the proposal, is going to expand the capacity of steel plant from one MTPA to two MTPA in Wardha district of Maharashtra.