By Anurjay Dhal
BHUBANESWAR: The BJP Government led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Odisha , has issued Notice Inviting Tenders for 12 new Mineral Blocks, last Date for submission of Bids slated for February 3, 2026.
Odisha Steel and Mines Department in a notification dated December 4, 2025 said “ In exercise of the powers conferred by section 10(B) of the mines and minerals (Development and Regulation Act) 1957 and in accordance with the mineral auction rules 2015, as amended from time to time notified thereunder , the Government of Odisha has identified 12 minerals blocks for electronic auction and hereby invites tender for the purpose of grant of mining lease,’.
12 mineral blocks located in Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Balangir, Koraput and Nuapada districts. The mineral blocks comprise 3 iron ore blocks, 1 iron ore and Aluminous Laterite block, 2 limestone blocks,2 bauxite blocks, 1 manganese block,2 manganese and iron ore blocks, and 1 limestone and dolomite block.
12 minerals blocks which were put for auction included Alaghat West Iron Ore mines in Sundargarh, Rengalaberha North-East Extension and Nuagan West Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar, Thajurani-A1 Iron Ore block in Keonjhar, Kedesala West Iron Ore and Aluminous Laterite block in Sundargarh, Tarhapani West Bauxite block in Koraput, Karnapodikonda Bauxite block in Koraput.
Kutinga Manganese block in Koraput, Garramura limestone block in Nuapada, Telipadar –Lukapada Pipalmunda limestone block in Balangir, Patamunda-A Manganese and Iron Ore block in Sundargarh, Jajang –A Iron and Manganese block in Keonjhar and Tunmura limestone and dolomite block in Sundargarh.
Interested bidders can purchase tender documents by submitting Rs 5 Lakhs and Rs 2 Lakhs for different blocks by January 27, 2026.
