Rajasthan plans first uranium project in Sikar district

Rajasthan is preparing a uranium project in Royal village, in the Khandela area of Sikar district. The project is estimated to cost about ₹3,000 crore, with completion targeted for 2030. The administration plans to acquire more than 500 bighas of land and conduct a six-month survey of landholders’ families before determining compensation. It aims to complete land acquisition by April 2027.

Uranium deposits in the area were confirmed in 2005 across 1,086.46 hectares. A deposit of about 12 million tonnes is considered possible. The proposed mine would extend to around 400 feet underground in Royal and Suhagpura villages. Environmental clearance is being pursued. A water pipeline from Sikar city is planned, and the municipal council and Uranium Corporation of India Limited have signed an agreement on water supply. The project is expected to generate about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs.