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OMDC Secures Environmental Clearance for Belkundi Mine in Odisha
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 05:36 AM
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Odisha Minerals Development Corporation (OMDC) has obtained environmental clearance for its Belkundi mine project in the state, paving the way for the next phase of development.
The Odisha Minerals Development Corporation (OMDC) has received formal environmental clearance for its Belkundi mine project located in the western part of Odisha. The approval, issued by the state’s environmental authority, allows OMDC to proceed with the next stages of the mining operation.
The Belkundi mine, situated near the town of Belkundi in the Kandhamal district, has been a focal point of development discussions for several years. The clearance confirms that the project meets the environmental safeguards and compliance standards set by the government.
With the clearance in hand, OMDC plans to advance to the construction phase, which includes setting up mining infrastructure and related facilities. The company has stated that it will continue to adhere to environmental monitoring protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
The decision is expected to boost local employment and contribute to the state’s mineral extraction capacity, while also ensuring that environmental concerns are addressed in line with regulatory requirements.
The Belkundi mine, situated near the town of Belkundi in the Kandhamal district, has been a focal point of development discussions for several years. The clearance confirms that the project meets the environmental safeguards and compliance standards set by the government.
With the clearance in hand, OMDC plans to advance to the construction phase, which includes setting up mining infrastructure and related facilities. The company has stated that it will continue to adhere to environmental monitoring protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
The decision is expected to boost local employment and contribute to the state’s mineral extraction capacity, while also ensuring that environmental concerns are addressed in line with regulatory requirements.