Bhubaneshwar, 16th October: Sijimali Bauxite Mines, auctioned block by Govt. Of Odisha over an area of 1549.022 Ha with Production capacity 9 Million MT per annum allotted to Vedanta Ltd. On 1st March 2023 after a competitive bidding process. As per the guidelines of MoEF&CC , Regional Officer of Odisha State Pollution Control Board successfully organised the Public Hearing on 16th October 2023 at Trinath Dev High School, Sunger of Kashipur Tehsil, district Rayagada. Over 600 villagers present in the said meeting, conveyed their support and put forward their grievances. Public Hearing continued over one & half hours & meeting concluded by ADM Rayagada successfully.
