New Delhi: Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallick on Monday informed the state Parliament that gold mines have been found at several places in three districts of Odisha. “Studies by the Directorate of Mines and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have revealed the presence of gold deposits in three districts Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj,” the minister said in response to a written question by Dhenkanal MLA Sudhir Kumar Samal. ,
It was announced in the Legislature on Monday that these three districts have gold deposits, much to the surprise of the residents of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Deogarh. ,Also Read: ‘Baba Elon Musk’: Bengaluru Men’s Bizarre Worship Of Twitter Boss As God Goes Viral; Watch,
Gold deposits can be found at Dimirimunda, Kushakala, Gotipur and Gopur in Keonjhar district; Joshipur, Suriyaguda, Ruansila and Dhushura hills of Mayurbhanj district; and Adas area of Deogarh district. ,Also Read: Latest FD Rates 2023: Check List Of Banks Offering Highest Returns On Fixed Deposits,
The minister’s claim that there is gold in three districts has given a new reason for optimism to the people of Odisha.
In fact, the 1980s saw the first survey for gold resources in Keonjhar district. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted surveys in places such as Kushkala, Goppur and Jaldiha villages under Taramakant and Nayakot panchayats in Banaspal block of Keonjhar district using the techniques available at that time. The results of the survey, however, remained a mystery.
Then, in 2021-2022, GSI conducted another study in those areas of Keonjhar district using latest techniques. GSI officials were silent about the findings of the survey even at that time.
But, the residents of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Deogarh are perplexed in light of the remarks of the Minister of Steel and Mines in the House.