Overview

• Sisodia leased private land in the Chopra area of Panna district and spent two years searching for diamonds despite extreme conditions.
• The 2.69 carat raw diamond was authenticated by Diamond Officer Anupam Singh and officially lodged for sale.
• Officials expect the auction to attract bids of several lakh rupees under government mining regulations.
• Panna district has yielded 20 diamonds totalling 47 carats so far this year, underscoring its rich deposits.
• Sisodia said she believes this windfall will transform her family’s financial prospects.