A farmer finds a diamond in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
![MP farmer as he mines 11.88 carat diamond in Panna MP farmer as he mines 11.88 carat diamond in Panna](http://www.behindwoods.com/news-shots/images/india/mp-farmer-as-he-mines-1188-carat-diamond-in-panna.jpg)
There are several diamond mines in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. Farmers and the general public here usually look for diamonds in these mines. So, if ordinary people find diamonds in these mines, they should hand them over to the authorities. The government will auction off the diamond and give the money to the person who discovered the diamond. At the same time a certain percentage of the auction amount must be paid to the government in the form of taxes and royalties.
Pratap Singh Yadav hails from Panna district in Madhya Pradesh. He has been a farmer and has been working as a laborer in a diamond mine for the last 3 months. In this situation, Pratap, who went to the mine a few days ago, was busy as usual. Back then, it was like something was glistening on the ground. The one who eagerly takes it in hand has jumped for joy. Because it's a diamond.
The diamond weighs 11.88 carats and will be auctioned off soon, officials said. Speaking on the occasion, Pratap said, "I come from a very poor background. I have a small farm. I have been working in a diamond mine for the last 3 months. I will start a business with the money I get from this diamond stone. I will also use this amount for the future of my children."
Officials say the diamond, found by Pratap, could fetch up to Rs 50 lakh at auction. 12 lakh carat diamonds remain uncut in Panna district. Due to this there is a lot of interest from different people to work in these mines.
In this situation, the incident where a farmer named Pratap got a diamond from a mine there has surprised many.
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