Explained: In clashes between police and tribals in Odisha, the issue of bauxite mining
Indian Express·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
Clashes between tribal villagers and police near Kashipur in Odisha's Rayagada district on April 7 left 40 police personnel and 25 villagers injured. The violence centered on construction of a 3 km approach road to the Sijimali bauxite mine, awarded to Vedanta Limited in 2023. Tribals claim they were not consulted and allege fraudulent Gram Sabha approvals. Vedanta has received Stage-1 forest clearance and targets mining commencement next year.
Key Entities
Vedanta LimitedRayagada districtSijimali bauxite mineKashipurOdishaDongria KondhsNiyamgiri hill