Rajasthan's First Uranium Plant at Royal Village, Khandela (Sikar): 500+ Bigha Land Acquisition Planned, ₹3,000 Crore Cost, 2030 Target
Rajasthan is moving ahead to make its mark in nuclear energy too. Efforts to set up the state's first uranium plant in Royal village of Khandela area, Sikar district, have picked up pace. Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) has set a target to complete the project by 2030.
Preparations for land acquisition have begun. More than 500 bigha is to be acquired, and the administration will conduct a six-month survey of khatedars. (Source: Patrika Exclusive, Ajay Sharma)
At a Glance: Key Points
- Work to set up the state's first uranium plant at Royal village, Khandela, has quickened.
- UCIL aims to finish by 2030; cost is about ₹3,000 crore.
- More than 500 bigha acquisition; aimed to be done by April next year.
- Water will be supplied by pipeline from Sikar city.
Project Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Royal village, Khandela area, Sikar |
| Agency | Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) |
| Cost | About ₹3,000 crore |
| Target year | 2030 |
| Reserve area | 1,086.46 hectares |
| Reserve | About 12 million tonnes (confirmed 2005) |
| Mining depth | Up to about 400 feet in Royal and Suhagpura villages |
| Environmental clearance | Process underway |
Land Acquisition and Survey
- More than 500 bigha will be acquired.
- The administration will survey khatedars for six months.
- The survey will assess their economic-social condition and dependence on farming and jobs for livelihood.
- Compensation will be decided on the basis of the survey report.
Project Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Initial information obtained |
| 1999 | Drilling began |
| 2005 | Uranium confirmed |
| 2016 | Work for the project began |
| 2022 | Mining department issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) on UCIL's application |
| 2030 | Target to complete the project |
Water, Jobs and Other Areas
- An MoU between the Nagar Parishad and UCIL has been signed.
- The project is expected to give direct and indirect jobs to around 5,000 people in Sikar district.
- Uranium reserves may also be found in Udaipurwati (Jhunjhunu), Nrisinghpuri and Neemkathana; surveys may be done there after the Royal project.
- As per experts, uranium here is found as veins between rocks, and its quality is said to be similar to Jharkhand's uranium.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where will Rajasthan's first uranium plant come up?
In Royal village, Khandela area, Sikar district.
What is the project cost?
About ₹3,000 crore.
By when will it be completed?
UCIL's target is 2030.
How much land will be acquired?
More than 500 bigha.
How much uranium reserve is there?
About 12 million tonnes over 1,086.46 hectares.
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