Published: 31 August 2025Rajasthan
Rajasthan: Uranium Mining Project in Sikar District Gets Fresh Push
Rajasthan's Khandela tehsil in Sikar district has emerged as a significant uranium mining zone, with the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) set to invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in the project. The deposits, discovered in the Rohil area, span over 1,086 hectares, making it one of the largest uranium finds in India after Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, placing Rajasthan as the third state with commercially viable uranium reserves.
The project received environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2024, and the mining operations are expected to commence by early 2026. The Rohil deposit is estimated to contain over 15,000 tonnes of uranium oxide ore, sufficient to fuel multiple nuclear power reactors for several decades. UCIL has already completed preliminary geological surveys and begun construction of access infrastructure in the region.
The project is expected to generate around 1,623 direct employment opportunities, with 80% of positions reserved for local residents of Sikar district, offering significant socio-economic benefits to the region. Additionally, ancillary industries supporting the mining operations are expected to create several thousand indirect jobs.
The development aligns with India's broader nuclear energy ambitions, including the target to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 through the Nuclear Energy Mission and the SHANTI Act. Rajasthan already hosts the Rawatbhata nuclear site in Chittorgarh district, with multiple PHWR units, and the uranium reserves from Sikar are expected to support indigenous fuel supply for India's expanding fleet of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
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The Rohil uranium deposits in Rajasthan are located in which tehsil and district?
Explanation · Correct answer AThe Rohil uranium project area falls in Khandela tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. Official project documents and later state-level reporting place the uranium mining lease/project in this Khandela-Sikar area, so option A is correct.
Frequently asked questions
Which company is leading the uranium mining project in Sikar and how much is the proposed investment?
Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, is leading the uranium mining project in Sikar's Khandela tehsil. The proposed investment is ₹3,000 crore.
In which uranium-bearing states rank does Rajasthan fall in India?
Rajasthan is India's third uranium-bearing state, after Jharkhand (which hosts the Jaduguda mines) and Andhra Pradesh (which has uranium deposits in the Tummalapalle belt). The Sikar project would make Rajasthan a significant contributor to India's domestic uranium supply.
How does the Sikar uranium mining project support India's strategic goals?
The Sikar uranium project supports India's nuclear energy expansion — a key pillar of its energy security and climate strategy. Domestic uranium supply reduces dependence on imports, strengthens India's nuclear self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' framework, and supports India's goal of significantly expanding nuclear power capacity by 2047.
What employment impact is expected from the Sikar uranium mining project?
The Sikar uranium mining project is expected to create over 1,600 local jobs in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. This is significant for the region's economy, which has historically depended on agriculture and small-scale industries.
Under whose oversight does the Sikar uranium mining project fall, and why is that significant?
The project falls under the oversight of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), which is directly under the Prime Minister's Office. This is significant because atomic energy in India is governed by the Atomic Energy Act and is a Union subject — state governments have limited regulatory authority over nuclear projects within their territory.
