Saving the natural springs in the mining hilly tracts of Joda-Badbil-Koira area of Orissa
A number of perennial springs such as Thakurani, Khandadhar, Gudguda, Gonasika and Bolani are present in the hilly tract of Joda-Badbil-Koira area of Keonjhar-Sundargarh District, Orissa. The area is densely forested with rich deposits of Fe and Mn, which are mined using the opencast method of mining. (Correspondence)