The Mining and Geology Department of Bihar has commenced excavation work in Devmalpur village, Shahpur block, Bhojpur district, in search of natural gas and petroleum reserves. The exploration aligns with India’s mission under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Initiative to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels and boost domestic energy production. If natural gas or petroleum reserves are found, Shahur may be declared a \”Mining Zone\”, bringing economic growth, employment, and industrial development to the region. It would increase energy security for Bihar and India, with a possible new hub for oil and gas extraction. The availability of local oil and. gas could attract industries, reducing dependency on. imported energy sources. It could prove to be a game-changer for economic growth in the region, says Gopi Adusumilli, the editor of SocialNews.XYZ. He can be reached at gopi@socialnewsxyz.com. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
