Bhubaneswar, Aug 22: Presence of gold reserves have been found in different districts of Odisha, informed Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Thursday.
Responding to a question from Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, Jena told the state Assembly that during a ‘general exploration’ (G2) for copper ore in Adash-Rampalli area of Deogarh district, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) also found the presence of gold.
He said the geological survey has confirmed the presence of gold deposits.
The Minister further said the state government is taking steps to auction the block.