Towards sustainable mineral-intensive growth in Orissa
This study was initiated in response to a recognition by Go0 and other stakeholders that environmental and social risks o f mineral-intensive growth are closely interlinked, and therefore, developing strategies to carefully manage and mitigate the harmful environmental effects is critical for enabling rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth in Orissa. The study aimed to support the growth
objectives o f the Go0 by helping to analyze and formulate practical strategies for managing the environmental and some social impacts of rapid growth, with a focus on the mining and industry sectors.