Archive · 23 Nov 2025
First Limestone Block Auction in Jammu and Kashmir
The first auction of limestone mineral blocks in Jammu and Kashmir is happening on Monday.
This is a big step towards making mining more fair and eco-friendly.
Seven blocks of limestone, which is used to make cement, will be sold.
The event is led by a union minister and attended by the chief minister and deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
This auction is expected to create jobs and help the region's economy.
First-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in Jammu and Kashmir
Led by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, attended by J&K CM Omar Abdullah and DyCM Surinder Kumar Choudhary
Seven limestone blocks covering 314 hectares across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch
Auction conducted under MMDR Act, signaling shift towards transparency and sustainability
Expected to create jobs, boost revenue, and contribute to J&K's development
- Who
- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, DyCM Surinder Kumar Choudhary
- What
- First-ever limestone block auction in Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Jammu
- Why
- To advance mining reforms, promote transparency, and boost regional development
Proponents of the Auction
Potential Critics
Transparency and Sustainability
Proponents of the Auction
The auction promotes transparency and sustainable mining practices.
Potential Critics
Critics may argue that the focus on sustainability could increase operational costs.
Economic Benefits
Proponents of the Auction
The auction is expected to create jobs and boost revenue.
Potential Critics
Critics may question the distribution of benefits among local communities and the environment.
- Blocks
- Seven limestone blocks
- Area
- Approximately 314 hectares
- Districts
- Anantnag, Rajouri, Poonch
- UNFC Classification
- G3 (Prospecting), G4 (Reconnaissance)
- Act
- Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act)
- Expected Outcomes
- Job creation, revenue growth, industrial expansion, new economic opportunities
