Activists Allege Deocha-Pachami Coal Project is Basalt Mining

Some activists are saying that the big coal mine project in Deocha-Pachami is actually just for digging up basalt, which is a type of stone.

They say the government is trying to avoid getting permission for the coal mine and is only asking for permission to dig up a small area of basalt.

They also have questions about a company that was hired to dig up the basalt.

One government official says that they are doing things in a smart way and that this is a long-term project.