E-Auction Notified for Mineral Blocks in Jaisalmer, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur Districts
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| E-auction Notification | E-auction notifications issued for mineral blocks in Jaisalmer, Kota, and Sawai Madhopur districts. |
| Approval by Chief Minister | CM Bhajanlal Sharma approved e-auctions for limestone and lead-zinc mineral blocks. |
| Limestone Blocks in Jaisalmer | Blocks in Jaisalmer: Parewar (SN&III) 960 ha, Parewar (SN&III) 928 ha, Parewar (SN&IV) 960 ha, and Parewar-A 400 ha. |
| Limestone Blocks in Kota | Block in Kota: Ninama-Duniya Extension (408.2974 ha). |
| Limestone Blocks in Jaisalmer | Blocks in Jaisalmer: Khabiya (200.4766 ha) and Khabiya East (205.9798 ha). |
| Lead-Zinc Block in Sawai Madhopur | Block in Sawai Madhopur: Chaoth ka Barwada (984.5951 ha). |
| National Recognition | Rajasthan awarded first prize at National Mines Ministers Conference for conducting the highest number of major mineral block auctions in 2023-24. |
| Record Revenue | Mining sector generated a record revenue of ₹7,460.48 crore in the last financial year. |
| Employment in Mining Sector | 3.5 million people directly or indirectly employed in the mining sector in Rajasthan. |
| Policy Reforms | Introduction of Rajasthan Mineral Policy-2024 and M-Sand Policy-2024 for sectoral growth. |
| GDP Contribution Target | Aim to increase mining sector’s share in state GDP from 3.4% to 5% by 2029-30 and 8% by 2046-47. |