Chhattisgarh government on Friday decided to extend mining lease of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) in the state, which is set to end in March 2020.Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has also announced that there will be a joint venture for diamond-mineral prospecting operations between the NMDC and the CMDC in Saraipali Tahsil of Mahasamund district.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel. (Photo @bhupeshbaghel)
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The decision came after the meeting of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NMDC Baijendra Kumar and Bhupesh Baghel on Friday.“A housing project worth Rs 1200 crore in the Nagarnar Steel Plant of NMDC will be constructed by the Chhattisgarh Housing Board. The NMDC has assured that the payments to the state government as per the demand raised by the state on the mining issues to the tune of Rs 600 crore will be paid to the state government,” said a government press release.
The NMDC produces about 70 percent of its total annual iron ore from mines in Chhattisgarh which are in Bastar’s Dantewada district.Baghel congratulated the NMDC and appreciated its role in the nation building and its support to the state of Chhattisgarh.
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting.
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