Rajasthan's Mines Department Plans to Increase Revenue in FY25 | 16 Apr 2024

The Rajasthan Department of Mines & Geology has developed a strategy to increase revenue during the current financial year (FY25).

Rajasthan is one of the richest states in terms of availability and variety of minerals, producing over 57 types of minerals.
- The mines department earned a revenue of over Rs 7,490 crore during FY2024.
A plan has been made to ensure daily monitoring by preparing a road map for exploration, drilling, preparing blocks and plots for auction, creating an auction calendar, and revenue collection.
According to the plan, better coordination with the concerned departments including forest, district administration, and police administration would be strengthened to stop illegal mining activities.
There should be a regular system for collecting the revenue due to the government so that there is no need to make much effort for recovery at the last moment.

Illegal mining is the extraction of minerals, ores, or other valuable resources from land or water bodies without the necessary permits, licenses, or regulatory approvals from government authorities.
It can also involve the violation of environmental, labor, and safety standards.
Government Initiatives Related to Mining
- National Mineral Policy 2019: It aims to increase mineral exploration and production, promote sustainable mining practices, and streamline regulatory processes.
- Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY): It is a welfare scheme for mining-affected areas, and the Sagarmala project, which aims to develop port infrastructure to support the growth of the mining sector.