Jammu & Kashmir to Auction 12 Limestone Blocks Starting May 12
J&K to auction 12 limestone blocks in second tranche from May 12
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The Ministry of Mines will auction 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir starting May 12, aiming to boost industrial growth and economic activity. The auction will take place in Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts, featuring both new and re-auctioned blocks critical for sectors like cement and construction.
- 01Auction of 12 limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir begins on May 12.
- 02Blocks are located in Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.
- 03Auction aims to enhance industrial development and economic activity.
- 04The process will be conducted through a digital e-auction platform for transparency.
- 05Successful auctions are expected to generate revenue and create jobs.
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The Ministry of Mines in India is set to launch the second tranche of limestone block auctions in Jammu & Kashmir on May 12. This auction will feature 12 blocks located across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts, which are essential for industries such as cement and construction. The event will be attended by Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal and Jammu & Kashmir Additional Chief Secretary Ashwani Kumar, among other officials. The limestone blocks include both newly identified assets and those being re-auctioned. The auction process will adhere to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and will utilize a digital e-auction platform to ensure transparency and competitiveness. The government anticipates that the successful auction and operation of these limestone blocks will lead to increased revenue, job creation, and overall industrial growth in Jammu & Kashmir, contributing to the region's inclusive economic development.
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The auction of limestone blocks is expected to stimulate economic activity in Jammu & Kashmir, potentially generating revenue and creating jobs in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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