Mining push meets tribal resistance
The Hindu·8h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Kondh tribe members in Odisha's Rayagada and Kalahandi districts are resisting proposed road construction to Sijimali hill for mining operations. Community leader Hamdu Majhi and residents, including women and children, vow to prevent the 2.98-km access road. The hill remains vital to their livelihoods and cultural identity.
Key Entities
Kondh tribeHamdu MajhiSijimali hillRayagada districtKalahandi districtOdishaUparamapadar village