After his release, the union was recognised, and it spread from the iron-ore mines of Dalli Rajhara to the limestone mines in Danitola and Nandini, and the dolomite mines in Hirri.
The proposed Dalli-Rajhara–Jagdalpur Rail Line has two main objectives: to haul iron ore from the proposed Rowghat mines needed for Bhilai Steel Plant of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) located in Bhilai city of Chhattisgarh state, and to cater to passenger and goods transport needs of those residing along and in the influence zone of the rail line till Jagdalpur, another city in Chhattisgarh state.