Editor’s Note
This remarkable story of a tribal laborer’s life-changing discovery in a Panna diamond mine underscores the extraordinary potential hidden beneath the earth’s surface. It serves as a vivid reminder of fortune’s unpredictable nature and the profound impact a single moment can have on an individual’s life.
A tribal laborer in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, has become a millionaire overnight. While working in a diamond mine, the laborer found a diamond weighing 11 carats and 95 cents. The estimated value of this diamond is said to be over 40 lakh (4 million) rupees.
The laborer, named Madhav, followed the rules and deposited the diamond at the diamond office located in Panna. The diamond will now be put up for auction. From the amount obtained in the auction, 12.5 percent will be deducted as royalty, and the remaining sum will be given to the laborer.
This discovery has brought a major change in the laborer’s life and has strengthened him financially. Panna district is known for its diamond reserves.