Archive · 20 May 2025
Villagers Protest Mining on Dahi Mundia Hill in Ganjam
Imagine a company wants to dig up a hill in a village.
The villagers don't want them to because it's home to animals like deer and peacocks, and it also has a temple.
The company got permission to mine, but the villagers say they didn't follow all the rules.
The villagers are worried the digging will hurt the animals and the temple.
The local government is now looking into the villagers' concerns to see if the mining should be stopped.
Villagers of Dhunkapada are opposing mining on Dahi Mundia hill.
A private company was granted permission to extract decorative stones in 2022.
Villagers cite environmental concerns and religious sentiments as reasons for opposition.
The hill is home to endangered species and an ancient Shiva temple.
The Ganjam collector has directed an inquiry into the villagers' allegations.
- Who
- Villagers of Dhunkapada and a private mining company.
- What
- Villagers are protesting against mining activities on Dahi Mundia hill.
- When
- Mining permission granted on Sept 19, 2022.
- Where
- Dahi Mundia hill in Ganjam district, Odisha.
- Why
- Villagers oppose mining due to environmental and religious concerns.
Villagers' Concerns
Company and Official Stance
Legality of Mining
Villagers' Concerns
Villagers allege the company lacks environmental clearance and did not consult them.
Company and Official Stance
Mining company has all the necessary documents.
Environmental Impact
Villagers' Concerns
Mining will destroy the habitat of endangered species and affect a nearby water body.
Company and Official Stance
Company can proceed with mining following legal guidelines.
- Location
- Dhunkapada, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Hill Name
- Dahi Mundia
- Mining Permission Date
- Sept 19, 2022
- Company Purpose
- Extract decorative stones
- Villagers' Concerns
- Environmental and religious
- Endangered Species
- Blackbuck, spotted deer, peacocks