The Rajasthan government revealed details of a major uranium mining project in Khandela tehsil, Sikar district. The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) will invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in the Rohil uranium mining project. The project is expected to generate 1,623 direct jobs, with 80 percent reserved for local residents. The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research has identified over 14,000 tonnes of uranium ore deposits in Sikar across four sites: Rohil (8,813 tonnes), Rohil West (1,086 tonnes), Jahaz (3,570 tonnes), and Geratiyon ki Dhani (1,002 tonnes). The project area is stated as 1,300 hectares in the environment-clearance Form 1/PFR and will contribute to India's nuclear energy self-reliance goals.
Uranium Mining Project in Sikar District, Rajasthan — UCIL to Invest ₹3,000 Crore
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UCIL will invest ₹3,000 crore in a uranium mining project in Rohil, Khandela tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. Over 14,000 tonnes of uranium ore have been identified. The project will create 1,623 direct jobs with 80% reserved for locals.
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- UCIL to invest ₹3,000 crore in uranium mining at Rohil, Khandela, Sikar.
- Over 14,000 tonnes of uranium ore identified in the region.
- Project will create 1,623 direct jobs with 80% for local residents.
- Rajasthan is a strategically important state for India's nuclear programme.
- Mining will support India's civil nuclear energy expansion goals.
- Project announced in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly by state minister.
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How much investment is planned by UCIL for the Rohil uranium mining project in Sikar, Rajasthan?
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UCIL will invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in the Rohil uranium mining project in Khandela tehsil, Sikar district.
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Where is the UCIL uranium mining project in Rajasthan located and what is the investment?
The uranium mining project is located in Rohil village, Khandela tehsil, Sikar district of Rajasthan. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) will invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in the project, which has identified over 14,000 tonnes of uranium ore in the region.
What is UCIL and what is its role in India's nuclear programme?
UCIL (Uranium Corporation of India Ltd) is a government enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) responsible for uranium mining and processing in India. It supplies uranium fuel to NPCIL's nuclear power plants and is central to India's domestic nuclear fuel cycle, reducing dependence on imported uranium.
How many jobs will the Sikar uranium mining project create and what are the local employment provisions?
The Rohil uranium mining project in Sikar will create 1,623 direct jobs, with 80% of these positions reserved for local residents. This local employment provision is designed to ensure that communities in the project area directly benefit from the economic activity generated.
Why is Rajasthan strategically important for India's nuclear programme?
Rajasthan is already home to the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) at Rawatbhata, one of India's oldest nuclear power plants. The now-identified uranium deposits in Sikar (Rohil) alongside the upcoming Mahi Banswara nuclear project make Rajasthan a key state across the entire nuclear fuel cycle — from mining to power generation.
How does the Sikar uranium project support India's civil nuclear energy goals?
Domestically mined uranium from Sikar will reduce India's reliance on imported nuclear fuel, supporting energy security and cost efficiency in the civil nuclear power programme. The project aligns with India's target of significantly expanding nuclear power capacity through indigenous fuel supply chains.
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