Express news service cited Mr Naveen Patnaik CM of Orissa as saying that no mining or industrial activity can take place unless people impacted are co opted as stakeholders in the project. He said that project proponents must learn to communicate with the people in a transparent manner and be willing to share with them the benefits of their project investments.

He added that future of the country's manufacturing sector linked to mineral resources would depend on achieving cost effectiveness and quality standards by deploying appropriate technology.

Stating that mining has adverse impact on environment, Mr Naveen called for a cautious approach backed by technology to rejuvenate ecology and people's participation. While CM underscored issues related to impacted population, head honchos of steel companies made clear their views on delay in grant of mining leases.