"The 12th Plan should also focus on substantially improving human development indicators and stepping up investments in social sectors, particularly health, education, poverty eradication and other social safety nets," Patnaik said. The chief minister pointed out that mineral bearing states like Orissa were losing out because of low royalty rates, delayed revision of rates of royalty and incorrect methods of calculation. "We urge upon the Centre to revise the royalty structure," he said. Coal bearing states including Orissa must be suitably compensated for the associated economic, environmental and social cost of coal mining, Patnaik said. Patnaik also told the Planning Commission that there was a need to enhance funding for irrigation and agriculture for giving a boost to the rural economy.
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