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Driving Industrial Growth in Jammu and Kashmir: Ministry of Mines to Launch Second Tranche of Limestone Block Auctions

The Ministry of Mines is set to launch the second tranche of limestone block auctions in Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at strengthening industrial development and enhancing raw material availability for cement and infrastructure industries in the region. The initiative is expected to support investments in mining, cement manufacturing and allied sectors while promoting economic activity and employment generation across Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Ministry, the auction process forms part of the government’s broader strategy to accelerate mineral exploration, improve resource utilisation and attract private sector participation in the mining sector. The development is also expected to support the region’s infrastructure expansion and industrialisation efforts by ensuring long-term access to key mineral resources required for construction and manufacturing activities.

The Ministry highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir possesses significant limestone reserves with strong potential to support cement production and mineral-based industries. The second tranche of auctions is expected to increase investor participation and strengthen the region’s industrial ecosystem through improved mining infrastructure and downstream industrial development. The government has been focusing on expanding mining reforms, improving ease of doing business and promoting transparent auction mechanisms to unlock India’s mineral potential. Industry stakeholders noted that increased limestone availability could help reduce raw material constraints for cement manufacturers while encouraging investments in infrastructure and construction-related industries in the Union Territory. The initiative reflects the government’s continued focus on regional industrial development, mineral sector reforms and employment generation through resource-based economic growth.

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