SaralnamaThe Rajasthan government has started promoting mining in Chittorgarh district. The Mines Department is preparing to auction mineral leases at several locations. This move aims to increase employment and government revenue. The auctions will provide jobs for workers, machine operators, and transport-related personnel. Engineer Ehtesham Siddiqui said legal leases will curb illegal mining. The department has sent 50 plots for auction, covering 130.61 hectares. These include marble, sandstone, M-sand, masonry stone, and quartzite. Plans are underway to auction about 100 more plots this year. The initiative supports the government's 'Development through Mining' scheme. To participate in the auction, interested parties should contact the local Mines Department office. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 08:54 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Rajasthan government has started promoting mining in Chittorgarh district
- The Mines Department is preparing to auction mineral leases at several locations
- This move aims to increase employment and government revenue