Mining push: J&K to auction 7 limestone blocks for first time; Centre invokes MMDR route to fast-track rollout

Jammu & Kashmir is set to witness its first-ever auction of seven limestone blocks on Monday, a significant step under new mining reforms. These deposits, spanning over 314 hectares, are crucial for cement and construction industries. The transparent, technology-driven process aims to boost employment, industrial growth, and local revenue, contributing to J&K's economic development and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Mining push: J&K to auction 7 limestone blocks for first time; Centre invokes MMDR route to fast-track rollout
Jammu & Kashmir is set to witness its first-ever auction of seven limestone blocks on Monday, a significant step under new mining reforms. These deposits, spanning over 314 hectares, are crucial for cement and construction industries. The transparent, technology-driven process aims to boost employment, industrial growth, and local revenue, contributing to J&K's economic development and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.