Rajasthan Tops in Mineral Block Auctions for 2023-24
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan tops in Exemplary Performance in Mineral Block Auction 2023-24. |
| Award Presented By | G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Mines) and Mohan Charan Majhi (CM of Odisha). |
| Award Recipient | T. Ravikant, Principal Secretary, Rajasthan Mining Department. |
| Achievement | Rajasthan auctioned 31 major mineral blocks, the highest in India. |
| Types of Blocks Auctioned | 22 Mining Leases and 9 Composite Licenses. |
| Mineral Composition | 22 Limestone, 5 Basemetal, and 4 Iron blocks. |
| Timeframe | Achieved within 3 months of the new government formation. |
| Higher Authorities Involved | Under the guidance of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma. |
| Focus Areas | New policies, exploration, mining, and revenue collection in the mineral sector. |