Chhattisgarh's Mineral Boom: A Silver Jubilee Success Story

Chhattisgarh is on track to achieve a mineral revenue target of Rs 17,000 crore by 2025-26. Since its formation, the state has seen exponential growth in mineral revenue through planned development and strategic exploration. Chhattisgarh contributes significantly to India's mineral production and GDP.

Chhattisgarh has reported impressive growth in its mineral revenue, approaching a target of Rs 17,000 crore by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year. This success marks a significant increase from the Rs 429 crore recorded in 2000, attributed to systematic exploration and effective mining policies.

State Mineral Resource Secretary P Dayanand highlighted the state's pivotal role in the country's mineral sector, contributing around 17% to India's total mineral production. To support the Prime Minister Khanij Kalyan Kshetra Yojana, the District Mineral Foundation Trust Rules have been updated to improve mining-affected areas.

Further, Chhattisgarh has emerged as a leader by auctioning lithium blocks, boosting local employment and strategic mineral exploration. The state government continues to partner with exploration agencies and prepares mineral blocks for auction, marking a transformative phase in mineral resource management.

(With inputs from agencies.)