In response to Unstarred Question No. 2958, answered on 17.12.2025, regarding mineral reserves identified in Warangal, the Minister of Coal and Mines (Shri G. Kishan Reddy) stated the following: There is no Warangal district in the State of Kerala. In Warangal district in the State of Telangana, the total resources under 'Remaining Resources' category for Iron (Magnetite) as per the National Mineral Inventory maintained by Indian Bureau of Mines as on 01.04.2025, is about 40 million tons. Also, no major mineral lease exists in Warangal district and there is no major mineral block auctioned. Hence, the issues of environmental clearance, revenue sharing with local bodies and conduct of safety audits do not arise.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The primary government ministry responsible for the subject matter of the question: mineral reserves.
Warangal: The district in Telangana that is the central location of the query regarding mineral reserves.
Indian Bureau of Mines: The agency responsible for maintaining the National Mineral Inventory.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2958
ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025
MINERAL RESERVES IDENTIFIED IN WARANGAL
2958. DR. KADIYAM KAVYA:
Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:
(a) the details of mineral reserves identified in Warangal district of Kerala;
(b) the details of the environmental clearance status for new mines;
(c) the details of revenue sharing with local bodies; and
(d) whether the Government has conducted safety audits and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a): There is no Warangal district in the State of Kerala. However, in Warangal district in
the State of Telangana, the total resources under 'Remaining Resources' category for
Iron (Magnetite) as per the National Mineral Inventory maintained by Indian Bureau of
Mines as on 01.04.2025, is about 40 million tons.
(b) to (d): No major mineral lease exists in Warangal district and there is no major mineral
block auctioned. Hence, the issues of environmental clearance, revenue sharing with
local bodies and conduct of safety audits do not arise.
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