Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Mining Department's Revenue Increases Due to Enforcement and Exploration
Imagine the government gets money from things like mining.
The mining department in a certain state made more money this year than last year.
They did this by stopping illegal mining and making sure people paid their fines.
They are also looking for more minerals underground.
This helps the state and creates jobs.
Even though they are doing well, it takes a long time to get permission to start new mines.
The state's mines and geology department saw a revenue increase of Rs 57.71 crore.
This financial success is attributed to strong enforcement against illegal mining.
The department is focusing on mineral exploration to enhance revenue.
Rajasthan was recognized as the most progressive in mining sector for auctioning the most mineral blocks.
Delays in mine operations due to regulatory clearances remain a challenge.
- Who
- State's Department of Mines and Geology
- What
- Revenue growth in mining sector
- When
- First two months of current financial year
- Where
- Rajasthan
- Why
- Due to strict enforcement and exploration.
- Revenue Increase
- Rs 57.71 crore
- Time Period
- First two months of current financial year
- Reason for Increase
- Strict enforcement, exploration
- Focus
- Mineral exploration
- Agencies engaged in exploration
- Union, state governments, private sector
- Private Agencies registered
- 35 under NMET