Odisha iron ore mining capacity 'underutilisation' claim: HC seeks govt affidavit by Jan 8

Orissa high court has granted the state government until January 8 to investigate allegations of chronic under-utilisation of its iron ore mining capacity. A PIL claims this is causing significant financial losses and economic distress in mining districts, with specific blocks like Balda and Jururi underperforming drastically, impacting revenue and employment.

Odisha iron ore mining capacity 'underutilisation' claim: HC seeks govt affidavit by Jan 8
Orissa high court has granted the state government until January 8 to investigate allegations of chronic under-utilisation of its iron ore mining capacity. A PIL claims this is causing significant financial losses and economic distress in mining districts, with specific blocks like Balda and Jururi underperforming drastically, impacting revenue and employment.