🚨 VIGILANCE CASE SHADOW OVER ₹120-CRORE TENDER IN KALAHANDI!
Serious questions have been raised over alleged irregularities in a ₹120-crore government tender in Kalahandi.
A Contractors’ Association has reportedly raised objections, questioning how tender-related responsibilities were allowed despite an existing Vigilance case.
The allegations call for transparency, scrutiny of the tender process and an impartial investigation by the competent authorities.
₹120 Crore Tender | Vigilance Case | Contractors’ Association | Kalahandi
#Kalahandi #Odisha #Vigilance #Tender #Transparency #Corruption #GovernmentTender #OdishaNews #Accountability
🚨 Kalahandi Health Sector in Crisis
Kalahandi is facing a serious healthcare crisis, with nearly 65% shortage of doctors in government health facilities, according to a report published by Prajatantra.
The Odisha Government must urgently fill vacant doctor posts and strengthen the public healthcare system in Kalahandi.
#Kalahandi #Odisha #HealthcareCrisis #DoctorShortage #HealthDepartment #OdishaGovernment #Prajatantra #PublicHealth
🚨 Major Audit Irregularities Reported in Kalahandi
The report highlights lakhs of rupees under audit objection and calls for accountability and proper verification of the expenditure.
🔎 Where did the money go? Who is responsible?
A transparent inquiry and action against those found responsible are essential.
#Kalahandi #Odisha #AuditObjection #FinancialIrregularity #Vigilance #Corruption #OdishaNews
Thousands of crores in mining revenue are reportedly pending, while mining-affected people continue to bear dust, pollution & environmental hardships
Hon’ble Kalahandi MP, what is your stand on recovering pending mining dues and protecting the State’s revenue?
Why the silence?
#Kalahandi #Odisha #MiningRevenue #Accountability
🚨 Kalahandi: Ambulance Stopped by Mud Road
A heartbreaking picture of rural Odisha: an ambulance could not reach Bhatiphās village in Thuamul Rampur block due to an extremely muddy road during the monsoon.
A migrant worker’s body reportedly had to be carried around 8 km on a stretcher after the ambulance was unable to proceed.
The incident raises serious questions about rural road connectivity and emergency healthcare access.
Roads are not just infrastructure—they are lifelines.
#Kalahandi #Odisha #RuralRoads #Ambulance #ThuamulRampur #OdishaNews #CBLiveNews
Karlapat Bauxite Block
BALCO wins the race for Karlapat Bauxite! ⛏️
Vedanta Group company Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (BALCO) has emerged as the Preferred Bidder for the Karlapat Bauxite Block in Kalahandi, Odisha, reportedly quoting a massive 175% premium.
The block is reported to hold around 248 million tonnes of bauxite resources, making it a major mineral asset with strategic importance for the aluminium industry.
But beyond the auction, several critical questions remain:
🌳 What will be the impact on forest land and biodiversity?
💧 What happens to local water sources?
🧑🏽🌾 How will tribal and forest rights be protected?
🏘️ What role will Gram Sabhas play?
💰 How much will local communities actually benefit from the huge mineral wealth?
The auction may be over, but mining cannot simply begin overnight. Environmental clearances, forest-related approvals, mining plans, rehabilitation and other statutory processes still have to be completed.
Karlapat is not just about bauxite beneath the hills. It is also about the forests, water, land, livelihoods and rights of the people living there.
The real question is: Who will benefit from Karlapat—and at what cost?
#Karlapat #Bauxite #BALCO #Vedanta #Kalahandi #Odisha #Mining #TribalRights #ForestRights #Environment #BauxiteMining #CBLive
🚨 Urgent Forest & Wildlife Protection Concern in Kalahandi
Repeated elephant deaths in the Kalahandi North Forest Division, including the death of a juvenile elephant, raise serious questions about wildlife protection, forest management and enforcement.
If reports of illegal felling, forest degradation, plantation-related irregularities and the activities of forest mafias in both Kalahandi North and South Forest Divisions are found to be true, the matter demands immediate, impartial and high-level investigation.
The reported activities around Gadimoda and adjoining forest areas also require strict verification and enforcement action. Failure to control organised forest offences could further accelerate forest loss and put elephants and other wildlife at greater risk.
I urge the authorities to conduct a time-bound, independent investigation into:
• Repeated elephant deaths
• Illegal tree felling and timber smuggling
• Forest encroachment and degradation
• Plantation/afforestation expenditure and ground-level implementation
• Wildlife protection and patrolling mechanisms
• Possible involvement of organised forest offenders
The forests of Kalahandi are a vital ecological asset. Wildlife protection cannot be compromised.
@CMO_Odisha
@ForestDeptOdisha
@DFOKalahandiNorth
@DFOKalahandiSouth
Please investigate. Protect Kalahandi’s forests. Protect its wildlife.
#Kalahandi #ElephantDeath #WildlifeProtection #ForestProtection #Odisha #SaveElephants #ForestCrime #Afforestation #WildlifeConservation