 They have considered the views of the Governments of Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Orissa, on the report of the Consultants.They have also had the benefit of discussions with the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal and two Minis^ ters of Orissa.Having taken into consideration all the factors and the data available, the Government of India have come to the conclusion that the recommendation of their Consultants in regard to the location of this Plant at Rourkela should be accepted.The Government of India have also decided that a further intensive survey, examination and analysis of the mineral resources of Madhya Pradesh should be immediately taken in hand, with particular reference to iron ore and coal, to facilitate the economic and industrial development of these resources 

Recently, a Rs 12,000-crore modernisation and expansion project at the Rourkela Steel Plant was dedicated to the Nation by Prime minister Narendra Modi on 1 April 2015.