On November 24, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir will host the launch of the first-ever limestone mineral blocks auction in the Union Territory. Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, will lead the event, which will be graced by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir. This event marks a significant step in advancing the mining reforms introduced under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) in 2015, with seven limestone blocks, covering approximately 314 hectares, identified across the districts of Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch. The auction will be conducted under subsections (4) and (5) of Section 11 of the MMDR Act. The article was posted by PIB Delhi on November 23, 2025, at 3:21 PM. Prajith Kumar is listed at the bottom of the article.
Key Entities Referenced
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act): Governs the regulation of mines and minerals development in India and is central to the auction of limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir.
Ministry of Mines: The primary ministry responsible for facilitating the limestone block auction process and promoting sustainable mining practices.
Jammu & Kashmir: The Union Territory where the limestone block auction is taking place, making it central to the policy's applicability.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A national vision that the limestone block auction aims to contribute to, focusing on accelerating development.
Ministry of Mines
Jammu & Kashmir to Host Launch of First
Limestone Block Auction Roadshow
Central and J&K Governments Come Together to
Accelerate Development under the Vision of Viksit Bharat
2047
Posted On: 23 NOV 2025 3:21PM by PIB Delhi
The first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir will
be formally launched in Jammu on November 24, 2025. The event will be led by Shri G. Kishan
Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, and will be graced by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief
Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, reflecting strong Centre–State partnership and the strategic
importance of this initiative for the region.
This milestone marks a significant step in advancing the mining reforms introduced under the Mines
and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) in 2015. It is also the first mining
block auction taking place in the Union Territory since these reforms, signalling a shift toward
transparency, competitiveness, and sustainable development in the mineral sector.
A total of seven limestone blocks, covering approximately 314 hectares, have been identified across
the districts of Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch. Categorized under UNFC G3 and G4 exploration
stages, these deposits hold considerable potential for high-quality limestone critical to cement
manufacturing, construction, and other industrial applications.
The auction will be conducted under subsections (4) and (5) of Section 11 of the MMDR Act,
enabling the Central Government to facilitate the process in cases where State or Union Territory
administrations face procedural limitations. This approach reflects the principles of cooperative
federalism, ensuring timely implementation and reform execution.
The Ministry of Mines is committed to carrying out a transparent, technology-enabled and
competitive auction process, with a strong focus on sustainable mining aligned with national
environmental guidelines.
This initiative is expected to pave the way for job creation, revenue growth, industrial expansion, and
new economic opportunities for local communities — advancing Jammu & Kashmir’s development
trajectory and contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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