The identified blocks would be auctioned along with other blocks without pre-embedded clearances
Odisha govt's proposal to hike area limits under scrutiny
The deadline for the purchase of the tender document is September 11
In the last fiscal year, the state government was unable to auction even a single new mineral block
Given the sluggish pace and scale of mineral exploration in the country, numerous identified blocks do not make the grade for auctions
35 mineral blocks including that of iron ore, bauxite and limestone, among others have been auctioned as on March 12, 2018