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The cost of building a house in Odisha may soon skyrocket, with essential construction materials like chips, metal, and crusher dust expected to become five to six times more expensive. This alarming projection arises as around 367 crusher units in Khordha district face potential shutdown, triggering widespread concern among industry stakeholders.
Local associations, including the regional Hill Action Committee and Crusher Association, have warned that this situation could not only lead to a sharp rise in material prices but also result in the loss of employment for thousands of workers engaged in the construction and mining sect...