About 24,000 people from different parts of Champua sub-division in Keonjhar district gathered at the stadium of the Sub-Collector’s office to request him for expedient steps to reopen the mines.
Sub-Collector Sridhar Nayak immediately called the leaders to receive the memorandum and held a discussion with them. He was apprised of the genuine problems of the public due to closer of the mines over a long period now. Nayak gave a patient hearing and assured to forward the memorandum to the Chief Minister.
Ganesh Kumar Killar and Aanadi Charan Giri led the mass. Champua SDPO PK Jena, Additional Sub –Collector Adikanda Naik and other officials were present.