New railway line proposed to connect ‘controversial’ bauxite hills in Odisha
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Summary
Activists lament that even as tribal communities rise in protest against mining projects warning of severe impacts on their lives, the government, has announced a new railway project for mining
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right