Jammu and Kashmir has a vast Minerals and Mineral based industry

Jammu and Kashmir has a vast Minerals and Mineral based industry

Jammu and Kashmir has a vast mineral base. Limestone, gypsum, bauxite, marble, magnesite, dolomite, lignite, quartzite and coal are some the minerals found in the state. The state is also known to possess large deposits of Sapphire 

Mineral based industry

The state has vast deposits of minerals like coal, gypsum, bauxite, lignite, graphite, magnetic and limestone. Out of above major minerals deposits, coal is exploited the most. The other minerals, which follow coal in exploitation, include gypsum and lignite etc. Lignite being used as fuel in industries in the state is also exported to Punjab and nearby states.

Minerals Commercially Exploitable: Mineral

Coal Lignite

Limestone Gypsum

Cement clays Bauxite

Graphite Magnesite

Saphire  

A number of mineral based projects in the state have also been identified for private investment.

Deposits of commercially exploitable minerals

No. Mineral Deposits

1. Coal 33 million

2. Gypsum 1 million (Proven) (Indicated 9.5 million)

3. Bauxite        8 million

4. Graphite 16 million

5. Limestone   Around 200 million

Source: IndiaStat

Gems & jewellery

Given the rich tradition of handicrafts and the availability of required skills, processing of gems and jewellery is one of the key industries in the state