Sijimali Bauxite Mining Project
Sector: Mining • Location: Odisha, India
Source: Counter Currents
Vedanta Pvt. Ltd. has been leased Schedule V land by the State of Odisha for bauxite mining in the Sijimali region, covering Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. The project involves diversion of forest land for mining activities over an area of 708.24 hectares out of a total lease area of 1548.786 hectares. The project has faced legal and social challenges due to alleged illegal land acquisition pro
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mining
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Counter Currents
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Description | Vedanta Pvt. Ltd. has been leased Schedule V land by the State of Odisha for bauxite mining in the Sijimali region, covering Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. The project involves diversion of forest land for mining activities over an area of 708.24 hectares out of a total lease area of 1548.786 hectares. The project has faced legal and social challenges due to alleged illegal land acquisition processes, lack of consent from villagers, and environmental concerns. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
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Source | Counter Currents |
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Record type | Project |
Article published date | 2025-12-18 |
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