Indo Asia Copper signed an MoU with the Gujarat government in 2021 for a copper smelter and fertilizer complex at Rajula in Amreli district. At that time it was announced that the project was expected to commence from 2025.

The land was purchased for setting up a copper plant on Hindorna-Barpatoli stretch and public hearing was held for proposed plant. After an agitation, the proposal was shelved.

Now, the latest update is that the public hearing for the setting up of a copper plant at Rajula will take place on 13 March.

The company representatives had dropped their Nigala visit last year after protests from the locals last year. The company now plans to reenter with fresh plans.

The project is huge with provision of Rs. 15,689 crore investment including Rs. 1302.05 crore for environmental care. 8 villages are located in five km periphery distance of the plant.