Odisha iron ore mining capacity 'underutilisation' claim: HC seeks govt affidavit by Jan 8
Orissa high court has granted the state government until January 8 to investigate allegations of chronic under-utilisation of its iron ore mining capacity. A PIL claims this is causing significant financial losses and economic distress in mining districts, with specific blocks like Balda and Jururi underperforming drastically, impacting revenue and employment.