Vedanta Red Mud Pond Collapsed: The red mud pond of Vedanta Company in Lanjigarh has collapsed. As a result, hundreds of acres of agriculture land in the area have been flooded. As a result, there has been tension in the local area. It is alleged that such a problem occurred mainly because the red mud pond of Vedanta Company was not properly protected.
According to the local source, the red mud pond of Vedanta Company in Lanjigarh has been constructed in nearer Basantpada area. Due to lack of proper monitoring of its pond, it has collapsed due heavy rains. As a result, hectares of agricultural land in Bangguda, Turiguda, including Basantpada area have been flooded with red muddy water. Due to the waterlogging of the red soil, a flood-like situation has arisen.
There has been an uproar in the local area due to such a harsh policy of Vedanta Company. The local people have claimed that the Vedanta company should immediately compensate them. However, despite such a big incident, no official from Vedanta Company has reached the affected area. Even Vedanta Company has not responded to this incident.
