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In a bid to boost state revenue and accelerate industrial growth, the Odisha government is set to auction 22 more mines in the coming days. The announcement was made on Tuesday by State Mines Minister Bibhuti Jena.
Speaking to reporters, Jena stated that the preparations for the auction are in the final stages. He also criticised the previous government for delaying the auction process, noting that several mines remained unutilized for years.
In just a few months of the new government taking charge, 8 mines have already been auctioned. Now, we are ready to put another 22 mines under the hammer, the Minister said.
He emphasise...