<h1>India's Steel Projects Face Delays Due to Land Issues, Local Protests, and Market Fluctuations in Key States.</h1> The steel sector in India is deregulated, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between state governments and steel investors are not monitored by the Ministry of Steel. Challenges hindering the progress of steel projects include land acquisition, raw material access, environmental clearances, market fluctuations, and local opposition. Notable projects facing delays include those by major companies in states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Despite some preliminary progress, issues like land availability and local protests have stalled several initiatives. The document lists various MoUs signed over recent years, highlighting the slow advancement of these projects.