Archive · 26 Aug 2026
GSI Investigates Adilabad Limestone Blocks Amid Cement Factory Hopes
Scientists are looking for limestone in three areas of Adilabad district.
Limestone is an important material used to make cement.
They are studying places in Lakshmipur, Pippalgaon and Tamsi.
They may drill borewells to collect samples and check how much limestone is underground.
The work could help companies decide whether to build cement factories.
Some people support the idea because factories could create jobs.
Farmers and Adivasi families are worried because land was acquired for earlier cement plans that were delayed or stopped.
The old Cement Corporation of India unit closed after operating for about 10 years.
Geological Survey of India scientists are investigating three Adilabad blocks for commercially usable limestone.
The G3-stage surveys cover Lakshmipur, Pippalgaon and Tamsi blocks in Jainad and Bheempur mandals.
Scientists may dig borewells to collect samples and assess limestone deposits and quality.
The investigations could support private cement factories, including proposals linked to Adani Ambuja Cement and Renuka Cements.
Farmers and displaced Adivasis are concerned about land use, while supporters cite potential employment and economic benefits.
- Who
- The Telangana unit of the Geological Survey of India, private cement companies, farmers and Adivasi oustees are involved.
- What
- GSI is conducting detailed investigations in three blocks to identify suitable limestone-mining locations for possible cement factories.
- When
- During GSI’s 2026-27 field season; the former Cement Corporation of India unit began in 1984, stopped production in 1996 and closed in 1998.
- Where
- Lakshmipur and Pippalgaon in Jainad mandal, and Tamsi in Bheempur mandal, Adilabad district, Telangana.
- Why
- The investigations aim to establish baseline geoscience data, assess limestone deposits and potentially support private-sector cement production.
Development and employment supporters
Land and accountability concerns
Potential cement factories
Development and employment supporters
Supporters say limestone resources could attract cement factories, revive industrial activity and strengthen the local economy.
Land and accountability concerns
Farmers and displaced Adivasis are concerned because valuable agricultural land was previously acquired for cement projects that were delayed or closed.
Reviving the former CCI unit
Development and employment supporters
The CCI Sadhana Committee says reviving the closed Adilabad unit could provide jobs for hundreds of local unemployed youth; the former unit had supported nearly 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Land and accountability concerns
The unit closed after production halted in 1996, and affected communities remain concerned about land that was acquired without a completed or sustained factory operation.
Renuka Cements project
Development and employment supporters
Renuka Cements has reportedly accelerated construction at its Ramai Rampur proposal and recruited some Adivasi workers.
Land and accountability concerns
Adivasi oustees, led in the reported campaign by Ch. Suhasini Reddy, demanded permission to cultivate acquired land during the prolonged delay and approached the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
- Investigating agency
- Telangana unit of the Geological Survey of India
- Survey areas
- Lakshmipur, Pippalgaon and Tamsi blocks
- Administrative locations
- Jainad and Bheempur mandals in Adilabad district
- Investigation stage
- G3-stage field-level investigations
- Planned sampling
- Borewells may be dug to collect limestone samples and assess their grade
- Former cement unit
- The Adilabad Cement Corporation of India unit operated from 1984 until production stopped in 1996 and the unit closed in 1998
- Reported company interest
- Adani Ambuja Cement is reportedly interested in an Adilabad factory proposal, while Renuka Cements is reported to be advancing its Ramai Rampur proposal