Villagers of Sukuringi and Kamarada under Sukinda block organised Palli Sabhas in their villages on Friday in the presence ofsenior officials of the district and gave consent for diversion of 554 acres of forest land for chromite mining to a company with conditions to engage locals in the work.
“On Friday, the Palli Sabhas were organised in the villages where a large number of villagers agreed to the mining project in the forest land covering 554 acres of forestland at Saruabili forest near the villages.
Palli Sabhas were organised for the purpose of givingforest clearance to Mishrilal Mines Private limited to acquire land for chromite mining,” said Sukinda BDO Sambit Gadanayak.
“We supported mining in the area as the mining company assured us to provide employment and spend money for the development of our villages,” said Sarpanch of Kansa Gram Panchayat
Ahalya Behera.