From Heartland to Highways: How Eastern India Drives the Nation’s Iron Ore Movement
Eastern India’s mineral belt has long been a cornerstone of India’s industrial economy — especially when it comes to iron ore extraction and trade. With rich deposits spread across Odisha and Jharkhand, the region plays a crucial role in moving raw materials from remote mining zones to industrial markets and export hubs. The strength of this movement lies not just in the volume of minerals mined, but in how efficiently they flow through the mining supply chain in Eastern India to meet growing demand. Eastern India: The Heart of India’s Iron Ore Reserves Odisha and Jharkhand together represent some of India’s most productive iron ore fields. These reserves supply crucial inputs for domestic steel mills and international buyers alike. What makes this region exceptional is not only the quantity of iron ore available but also the developing infrastructure that turns raw resources into deliverable assets. Strategic logistics planning enables miners and traders to handle large volumes ...