AFTER Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, huge deposits of Uranium have now been found in Rajasthan following which preparations are in full swing to start mining in the Khandela area of Sikar.

Huge deposits of Uranium and associated minerals have been found on a wide spread area of 1086.46 hectares which has opened both employment and investment avenues for Rajasthan. Around 12 million tonnes of uranium and other elements are expected to be lying deep down under this area, officials said adding that “the Rajasthan Government issued LOI (Letter of Intent) for mining in the perspective of making official entry of the State into the uranium mining sector.” Dr Subodh Agrawal, Additional Chief Secretary, Mines and Petroleum Department of the State said: “Rajasthan Government issued a letter of intent to ‘Uranium Corporation of India’ for mining of uranium ore in Rohil, Khandela tehsil near Sikar. After Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, huge deposits of uranium have been found in Rajasthan. Uranium is considered one of the rarest minerals in the world. It is a very valuable mineral for nuclear power. Uranium Mining has opened doors for investment, revenue and employment while taking Rajasthan on the world screen.