India, March 22 -- Odisha, one of India's most mineral-rich states, plays a crucial role in the nation's mining industry. With abundant reserves of iron ore, bauxite, gold, and even lithium, the state has established itself as the mining capital of India, supplying nearly 50% of the country's minerals.

Gold Deposits: A Growing Prospect Recent surveys by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have confirmed significant gold reserves across various districts in Odisha.

Gold deposits have been identified in Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Angul, and Koraput, with ongoing exploration in Malkangiri, Sambalpur, and Boudh.

In Keonjhar, the GSI and Odisha Mining Corporation are studying potential gold reserves in Mankadchuan, Saleikana, and Dimirimunda...