Andhra Pradesh is set to make history on Wednesday with the launch of India's first private gold mining project at Swarnagiri, formerly known as Jonnagiri, in Kurnool district. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the commercial operations of the gold mine, marking a significant milestone for the country's mining sector.
Ahead of the inauguration, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved the renaming of Jonnagiri village as 'Swarnagiri', reflecting the area's growing importance as a gold mining hub.