Uranium Deposits in India

Uranium Deposits in India: Recently, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Atomic Energy, informed the Rajya Sabha about the state-wise augmentation of uranium resources and ongoing uranium mining projects in India.

• About: Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element with atomic number 92 and chemical symbol U. Main fuel source for nuclear reactors — a chicken-egg-sized amount of uranium can produce as much electricity as 88 tonnes of coal.
• About Uranium Deposits in India: First uranium deposit in India was discovered in 1951 at Jaduguda, located in the Singhbhum Thrust Belt, Jharkhand.
• Operating uranium mines in India: Jaduguda Mine, Bhatin Mine, Narwapahar Mine, and TuramdihMine (All located in Jharkhand)
• Major uranium occurrences: Cuddapah Basin, Andhra Pradesh – several uranium-bearing sites discovered. Mahadek Basin, Meghalaya – sandstone-type uranium deposits found at Domiasiat, Wahkhyn & Mawsynram
• Recent Discovery: U-oxide resource identified at Jaduguda North - Baglasai-Mechua deposit, in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.