Ranchi Express reported that ArcelorMittal is likely to complete survey of 20,000 acres of land for its proposed 12 million tonnes per annum integrated steel plant at Gumla in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. It has roped in Ranchi based consultant Sigma to carry out land scheduling survey in Torpa Kamdara blocks of Khunti and Gumla districts.

The details of land scheduling include forest area, government and non government land and places of religious and historical importance. On the basis of land scheduling report, ArcelorMittal's consultant MN Dastur & Company, which has been appointed for preparing the detailed project report for Jharkhand project, will help the company in selecting the exact areas, to set up steel and power plants, besides a township.

After a final nod to the land scheduling report from MN Dastur & Company, ArcelorMittal is likely to apply for land acquisition to the Jharkhand government. The process for submitting application for acquisition of land for the proposed project may take about a month's time.