New Delhi, May 2 (IANS): The environment ministry Monday granted final approval to the Orissa government for diversion of 1,253 hectares of forest land to set up the $12 billion Posco steel project.
"In view of the state government's latest communication of April 29, final approval is accorded to the state government for diversion of 1,253 hectares of forest land in favour of Posco," Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said in a statement.