Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Uttar Pradesh Sees Mining Revenue Surge
The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh has seen a big increase in mining money.
They made over Rs 30,000 crore in nine years.
Before, the SP Government made only Rs 4,700 crore in five years.
The Yogi Government used new technology to stop illegal mining and make things more transparent.
They used things like e-auctions and digital services to help.
They also found and stopped illegal mining in 66 places.
This all helped them make more money and be more honest.
Uttar Pradesh's mining revenue surged to Rs 30,524 crore under the Yogi Government (2017-2026).
Previous SP Government (2012-2017) generated Rs 4,700 crore in mining revenue.
66 illegal mining sites identified and actioned, generating Rs 2.19 crore in revenue.
E-auctions and digital services enhanced transparency and efficiency in mining operations.
Technology-based monitoring, including Google Earth and the IMSS, strengthened control over illegal mining.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Department of Geology and Mining, Yogi Government
- What
- Significant increase in mining revenue due to digital monitoring and transparent auctions
- When
- 2017-2026 (Yogi Government) vs. 2012-2017 (SP Government)
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Implementation of technology-based monitoring, e-auctions, and strict action against illegal mining
Yogi Government's Policies
Previous SP Government's Performance
Revenue Growth
Yogi Government's Policies
The Yogi Government has generated over Rs 30,000 crore in mining revenue through transparent auctions, digital monitoring, and strict action against illegal mining.
Previous SP Government's Performance
The SP Government generated Rs 4,700 crore in mining revenue between 2012 and 2017.
Technology and Transparency
Yogi Government's Policies
The Yogi Government has implemented technology-based monitoring, e-auctions, and digital services to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Previous SP Government's Performance
The SP Government did not have such advanced technological measures in place.
- Mining Revenue (SP Government)
- Rs 4,700 crore (2012-2017)
- Mining Revenue (Yogi Government)
- Rs 30,524 crore (2017-2026)
- Illegal Mining Sites Identified
- 66
- Revenue from Illegal Mining Action
- Rs 2.19 crore
- E-auctions Since 2022-23
- 10 major mineral blocks and 3 mining leases
- Online Services via UP Mine Mitra Portal
- 10 categories