ENA Sectors 2026-05-08 13:16:26 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 8 (KNN)</strong> Indias mining sector recorded its strongest annual performance under the mineral auction regime in FY 2025 26, with 212 mineral blocks auctioned during the financial year, according to the Ministry of Mines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ministry also announced that 101 auctioned mineral blocks have been operationalised since the launch of the auction-based allocation framework in 2015, reflecting continued progress in the implementation of mining sector reforms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials said the milestone highlights the growing momentum of Indias transparent and competitive mineral allocation system, supported by policy reforms, streamlined procedures, and coordination between the Centre and state governments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The operationalisation of the blocks is expected to strengthen domestic mineral production, improve raw material availability for core industries, reduce import dependence, and support industrial growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Among the states, Odisha leads with 34 operationalised blocks, followed by Karnataka with 18 and Gujarat with 11. Other states contributing to the total include Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Assam.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ministry noted that Assam operationalised its mineral block within nine months of the issuance of the Letter of Intent, highlighting faster administrative coordination and approvals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Iron ore accounted for the largest share of operationalised blocks at 47, followed by limestone with 29 blocks. Other minerals include bauxite, manganese ore, chromite, and associated minerals used in sectors such as steel, cement, aluminium, and infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government said the progress reflects its focus on building a transparent, efficient, and sustainable mining ecosystem aligned with the broader goals of resource security and industrial development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 46053 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/india-auctions-212-mineral-blocks-in-fy26-highest-under-auction-regime 2026-05-08 13:16:26 knnindia.co.in