**Summary:**
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is responsible for identifying and evaluating mineral resources, including uranium oxide, within India. As of August 7, 2025, AMD has established a total of 433,800 tonnes of in-situ U3O8 resource across 47 uranium deposits. These deposits are located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Notably, AMD has recently established 26,437 tonnes of in-situ U3O8 resource at the Jaduguda North Baglasai Mechua deposit in East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. This deposit is situated north of the main Jaduguda ore body and between the Jaduguda and Bhatin mines. This discovery is expected to significantly extend the operational lifespan of the Jaduguda mine, which has been mined by Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) since 1967.
This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Atomic Energy: The Indian government department responsible for atomic energy.
Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research AMD: A constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, responsible for identifying and evaluating mineral resources.
Uranium Corporation of India Limited UCIL: A company involved in the mining of uranium deposits.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where uranium deposits are located.
Telangana: A state in India where uranium deposits are located.
Jharkhand: A state in India where uranium deposits are located, specifically mentioning Jaduguda.
Jaduguda: A location in Jharkhand known for its uranium deposit and mining operations.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State Independent Charge for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: URANIUM OXIDE
RESOURCE IN THE COUNTRY
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of
Atomic Energy (DAE), has a mandate to identify and evaluate mineral resources of uranium, thorium,
niobium, tantalum, beryllium, lithium, zirconium, titanium and rare earths containing uranium and thorium.
AMD has carried out exploration and prospecting for augmentation of uranium oxide resource in a number of
prospective geological domains of the country. As on date, AMD has established 4,33,800 tonnes in-situ
U3O8 resource in 47 uranium deposits located in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Meghalaya,
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Mining of Jaduguda uranium deposit started in 1967 by M/s. Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL).
In recent years, AMD has established 26,437 tonnes in-situ U-oxide resource at Jaduguda North - Baglasai-
Mechua deposit, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand; which is towards north of the Jaduguda main ore body
and in the area between Jaduguda and Bhatin mine. The life of the mine is expected to increase substantially
due to this discovery of new deposits.
This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science
and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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