Diamonds Discovered in the River Beds of Jharkhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Discovery of diamonds in river beds of Jharkhand |
| Date of Announcement | November 18, 2023 |
| Location | Rivers in Ranchi and Palamu divisional districts, Jharkhand |
| Approving Authority | Ministry of Mines, Central Government |
| Project Initiated | Geological Survey of India in 2019 |
| Key References | - 'Diamond River' map of Jharkhand <br> - Historical texts like 'Jahangirnama' (Mughal era) <br> - JB Trevernier's travelogue <br> - Various gazetteers and historical books (e.g., Bengal District Gazetteer, Bihar District Gazetteer) |
| Rivers to be Surveyed | Koel, Shankh, and rivers in Ranchi, Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, Latehar |
| Indicators | Presence of insects, wasps, termites, and other minerals |
| Historical Mentions | - Diamonds found on Shankh River banks (confirmed by Dr. Mathuralal Sharma) <br> - Mentions in books like 'Ethnology of Bengal', 'Tribals in India', and 'The Diamonds, Coal and Gold of India' |