India Water Portal:
Coal mines in Lakhanpur Block in Jharsuguda district have engulfed thousands of acres of agricultural land.
India Water Portal:
Work in progress in the coal mines in Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda.
India Water Portal:
A broken house in Challa village
India Water Portal:
Few families still live in the abandoned Challa village in Lakhanpur block, Jharsuguda
India Water Portal:
The external boundary of the middle school building in Challa village.
India Water Portal:
Middle school near Challa village.
India Water Portal:
Devastated forest and agricultural land which is now occupied for coal mining.
India Water Portal:
Groundwater in the area has been badly affected and most of the ground water aquifers were destroyed due to intensive mining in the area
India Water Portal:
A view of Ubada village which is affected by mining activities.
India Water Portal:
Women and men of the region usually suffer from lung infections and other chronic diseases caused by pollution.
India Water Portal:
Roads in the mining area have been spoiled due to heavy vehicles.