Madhya Pradesh Set for Mineral Auction Dominance

Madhya Pradesh is poised to lead in mineral block auctions this year, with a focus on commercial viability of extracting minerals. Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao highlighted efforts to boost recycling and mining's contribution to both state and national GDP during the Global Investors Summit 2025.

Madhya Pradesh is positioned to lead the upcoming mineral block auctions, a senior government official stated at the Global Investors Summit 2025. The state aims to secure the top position, surpassing current frontrunner Rajasthan.

Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao praised Madhya Pradesh's progressive stance and outlined new policies enhancing commercial viability for companies extracting critical minerals. The focus on tailings, dump, and overburden recycling offers ample opportunity for development.

The Centre is introducing supportive schemes to bolster recycling efforts, which are expected to raise the mining sector's GDP contribution. Currently, mining contributes around 2% to the national GDP, a figure set to increase as Madhya Pradesh's mining operations expand.