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

A press release issued by Joint Director, Geology and Mining (G&M) on tones, boulders, sand, Bajri, clay, limestone, Gypsum, Marble and Granite

A press release issued by Joint Director, Geology and Mining (G&M) on tones, boulders, sand, Bajri, clay, limestone, Gypsum, Marble and Granite

Do not extract minerals without permission: J&K govt.

Srinagar, Apr. 26 -- Alarmed over the illegal extraction, removal and transportation of minerals, the Jammu and Kashmir Geology and Mining department has asked dealers and others to obtain proper permission from the department before undertaking such activities. 

A press release issued by Joint Director, Geology and Mining (G&M) here said the public in general and people involved in extraction, removal and transportation of stones, boulders, sand, Bajri, clay, limestone, Gypsum, Marble and Granite, in particular are informed that extraction and removal of minerals without proper permission from the department is prohibited under section 21 of MM(D&R) Act 1957 (Cental Act 67 of 1957). 

He said it is a punishable crime, which shall involve imposition of fine to the tune of Rs 25,000 and imprisonment upto two years. 

Besides, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of illegal mining, transporation and storage of minerals Rule 2003, the transportation of minerals in any form (finished or raw) without a consignment challan of the department are liable to be seized alongwith the vehicle and shall be fined and punished. 

He said dealers and others are warned to obtain proper permission from the department for extraction and removal of minerals. Alarmed over the illegal extraction, removal and transportation of minerals, the Jammu and Kashmir Geology and Mining department has a asked dealers and others to obtain proper permission from the department before undertaking such activities. 

A press release issued by Joint Director, Geology and Mining (G&M) here said the public in general and people involved in extraction, removal and transportation of stones, boulders, sand, Bajri, clay, limestone, Gypsum, Marble and Granite, in particular are informed that extraction and removal of minerals without proper permission from the department is prohibited under section 21 of MM(D&R) Act 1957 (Cental Act 67 of 1957). 

He said it is a punishable crime, which shall involve imposition of fine to the tune of Rs 25,000 and imprisonment upto two years. 

Besides, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of illegal mining, transporation and storage of minerals Rule 2003, the transportation of minerals in any form (finished or raw) without a consignment challan of the department are liable to be seized alongwith the vehicle and shall be fined and punished. 

He said dealers and others are warned to obtain proper permission from the department for extraction and removal of minerals.