Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Tribals Oppose Granite Quarrying, Demand Land Rights in Madugula
Tribal residents from Komiri village protested a granite quarry near Urlova.
They said dust and waste from the quarry were harming farms and cashew trees.
They also said quarry waste had spread onto land they cultivate.
The residents want officials to recognize their land rights.
They asked for land records to be restored and pattadar passbooks to be issued.
A public hearing was held to discuss environmental clearance for the quarry.
Twenty-seven people shared their views at the meeting.
The residents said they would continue and intensify their protest if their concerns were not addressed.
A public hearing was held on environmental clearance for a granite quarry in Urlova, Madugula mandal.
Tribal residents of Komiri said quarrying was damaging their agricultural lands, cashew plantations, and livelihoods.
Residents alleged that dust and quarry waste had accumulated on tribal lands in Komiri.
They demanded restoration of land records and pattadar passbooks before further mining is allowed.
Twenty-seven people spoke at the hearing, while tribal residents warned of intensified protests.
- Who
- Tribal residents of Komiri village, local officials, and supporting Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders.
- What
- A public hearing was held on environmental clearance for a granite quarry, with tribal residents opposing quarrying and demanding land rights.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- V Jagannadhapuram village, concerning quarrying at Urlova in Madugula mandal, Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- Residents said quarrying was harming agricultural land, cashew plantations, and livelihoods, and demanded recognition of their land claims.
- Project
- Granite quarry at Urlova, Madugula mandal
- Hearing
- Public hearing on environmental clearance
- Participants
- Twenty-seven individuals shared their views
- Affected area
- Komiri village, including survey numbers 1-1 to 30 sub-divisions
- Residents' demands
- Restoration of land records and issuance of pattadar passbooks
- Officials present
- Narsipatnam RDO VV Ramana, a pollution control board executive engineer, and Madugula MRO Anuradha
- Protest warning
- Residents said they would intensify their struggle if their concerns remain unresolved