THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)
(a): As per the provisions under Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 and the Rules framed thereunder, the State Governments are empowered to grant mineral concessions for the minerals located within their respective jurisdiction and to collect the revenue generated there upon. The information provided by State Government of Odisha on the number of Mines auctioned in the State during the last five years alongwith the value of those mines is enclosed at Annexure-A.
(b): As per the information provided by Govt. of Odisha, Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for auction of 4 mineral blocks has been issued on 29.03.2022 and the State Government further proposes to auction 15 mineral blocks during the year 2022-23. Details of the blocks are enclosed herewith as Annexure-B & Annexure-C respectively.
(c): As per the information provided by Govt. of Odisha the percentage and value of money earned by the Government from auctioning of mines that have been utilised for development of displaced persons in mining areas and local area development around mines in the last five years, particularly in districts of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj is given at Annexure-D and Annexure-E respectively.
(d): Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is being implemented through fund collected under DMFs for welfare and development of mining affected areas and people. As per the information available, the details of amount earned under PMKKKY in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts from establishment of DMF till May 2022, are as follows:
S.No. District Total amount collected under DMF since inception (in Cr.)
1 Keonjhar 8191.04
2 Mayurbhanj 107.68
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Annexure-A
Referred to in reply to part (a) of the unstarred question No 635
Sl. No. Name of the Block Value of Estimated Resources in Crores
1 Kalamong West (Northern part) 8933.89
2 Netrabandh Iron ore Block 6865.09
3 Jagdalpur Graphite Block 106.5
4 Saurabil Chromite Block 13415.68
5 Kamarda Chromite Block 877.04
6 Khatkurbahal (North) Limestone Block 6856.74
7 Nuagaon Iron Ore Block 185683.47
8 Thakurani Iron Ore Block 30901.65
9 Siljora-Kalimati Iron & Mn. Block 2034.6
10 Jaribahal Iron Ore Block 896.79
11 Roida-II Iron Ore Block 5511.44
12 Jururi Iron Ore Block 481.82
13 Narayanposhi Iron & Mn. Block 42571.12
14 Mahulsukha Iron & Mn BlocK 4036.04
15 Gonua Iron ore Block 24982.79
16 Gorumahisani Iron Ore Block 3083.76
17 Badampahar Iron Ore Block 607.62
18 Jajang Iron Ore Block 5502.59
19 Katasahi Mn. Block 325.30
20 Kanther-Koira Mn Block 304.48
21 Kolmong Iron & Mn ore Block 2238.11
22 Balda Iron ore Block 28650
23 Sukinda Chromite ore Block 70929.12
24 Pureibahal Iron ore Block 14057.7
25 Chandiposi Iron ore Block 12906.85
26 Jhumka-Pathiriposi Iron ore Block 49214.43
27 Dholtapahad Iron ore Block 6998.96
28 Netrabandha Pahar(West) Iron ore Block 5840.54
29 Gandhalpada Iron ore Block 122408.00
30 Kasia Iron & Dolomite 115975.00
31 Nadidihi Iron Ore Block (BICO) 8462.12
32 Nadidihi Iron & Mn Block (Feegrade) 7446.72
33 Behera Bhanjipali Limestone Block 128.02
34 Naringpanga Graphite Ore Block 14.38
Annexure-B
Referred to in reply to part (b) of the unstarred question No 635
LIST OF MINERAL BLOCKS PUT FOR AUCTION vide NIT DATED 29.03.2022
Sl. No. Block District Mineral Ore Tentative Area in Hects Resources in MT(Approx.) Value of Estimated Resources in Cr.
1 Koira, Kadodihi Iron ore Block Sundargarh Iron Ore 90.141 39.75 24969.49
2 Orahuri Manganese & Iron ore Block Sundargarh Manganese & Iron 50.203 Mn-7.18, Fe- 0.24 4071.06
3 Kusumdihi Manganese & Iron ore Block Sundargarh Manganese & Iron 29.122 Mn-0.0944, Fe-0.04 35.65
4 Kedesala North-East Iron ore block Sundargarh Iron ore 100.439 51.89 14304.5
Annexure-C
Referred to in reply to part (b) of the unstarred question No 635
STATUS OF BLOCKS IN PIPELINES FOR AUCTION
Sl. No. Block District Mineral Ore Tentatively Area in Hects Resources in MT(Approx.)
1 Tunmura Limestone & Dolomite mine Sundargarh Limestone & Dolomite 64.304 LS-3.846480, Dol-3.572760
2 Bhanjikusum Manganese Block Sundargarh Manganese 8.14 0.097
3 Laupada Iron ore Block Keonjhar Iron ore 141.24 0.05
4 Rengalaberha N-E extension & Nuagaon West Iron ore Block Keonjhar Iron ore 85.00 37.95
5 Alaghat West Iron ore Block Sundargarh Iron ore 90.00 135.45
6 Gandhalpada West Iron ore Block Keonjhar & Sundargarh Iron ore 209.00 52.08
7 Dudhisasol East Copper Block Mayurbhanj Copper & Nickel 100.00 Copper-6.09 Nickel-2.05
8 Ballada Bauxite Block Koraput Bauxite 153.00 22.14
9 Kutinga Manganese Block Koraput Manganese 65.00 2.55
10 Nunapaimali Bauxite Block Rayagada Bauxite 428.2 50.56
11 Kendudihi North Iron ore Block Keonjhar Iron ore 160 94.05
12 Sijimali Bauxte Block Rayagada & Kalahandi Bauxite 1549.022 445.150
13 Kutrumali Bauxite Block Rayagada & Kalahandi Bauxite 701.792 303.50
14 Roida-I Iron ore Block Keonjhar Iron Ore 104.680
15 Jhumka-Pathiriposhi West Iron ore block Sundargarh Iron ore 158.509 140.28
Annexure-D
Referred to in reply to part (c) of the unstarred question No 635
Collection and Expenditure information out of D.M.F./P.M.K.K.K.Y during last 5 years in respect of Keonjhar:
Sl No. Year Total Fund collected during the Financial Year (in Crore) Funds utilized during financial year (in Crore)
1 2017-18 666.02 138.66
2 2018-19 1353.76 116.22
3 2019-20 1529.14 827.48
4 2020-21 1091.80 900.45
5 2021-22 2327.96 833.04
6 2022-23
(June, 2022) 481.01 254.75
Annexure-E
Referred to in reply to part (c ) of the unstarred question No 635
Collection and Expenditure information out of D.M.F./P.M.K.K.K.Y during last 5 years in respect of Mayurbhanj.
Sl No. Year Total Fund collected during the Financial Year (in Crore.) Funds utilized during financial year (In Crore.)
1 2017-18 11.19 0.21
2 2018-19 21.50 0.90
3 2019-20 22.84 2.50
4 2020-21 17.00 42.41
5 2021-22 23.17 21.26
6 2022-23
(June, 2022) 1.06 5.92
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