Rajasthan Approves E-Auction for Mineral Blocks in Jaisalmer, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Event | E-auction Notification issued for various mineral blocks in Jaisalmer, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur districts. |
| Approval | Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma approved e-auction for limestone and lead-zinc blocks. |
| Blocks in Jaisalmer | Limestone blocks: Parewar (SN&III) 960 hectares, Parewar (SN&III) 928 hectares, Parewar (SN&IV) 960 hectares, Parewar-A (400 hectares). |
| Blocks in Kota | Limestone block: Ninama-Duniya Extension (408.2974 hectares). |
| Blocks in Sawai Madhopur | Lead-Zinc block: Chauth ka Barwada (984.5951 hectares). |
| Additional Blocks | Limestone blocks in Jaisalmer: Khabiya (200.4766 hectares), Khabiya East (205.9798 hectares). |
| National Recognition | Rajasthan awarded first prize at National Mines Ministers Conference for conducting the highest number of major mineral block auctions in 2023-24. |
| Revenue Achievement | Record revenue of ₹7,460.48 crore earned in the mining sector last fiscal year. |
| Employment | Approximately 35 lakh people employed directly or indirectly in the mining sector. |
| Policy Reforms | Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2024 and M-Sand Policy-2024 introduced to boost sector growth. |
| GDP Contribution Goal | Aim to increase mining sector's contribution to state GDP from 3.4% to 5% by 2029-30 and 8% by 2046-47. |