New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be formally launched in Jammu on Monday, the Ministry of Mines said on Sunday.

The event will be led by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and will be graced by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, reflecting strong Centre–state partnership and the strategic importance of this initiative for the region.

This milestone marks a significant step in advancing the mining reforms introduced under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) in 2015.

“It is also the first mining block auction taking place in the Union Territory since these reforms, signalling a shift toward transparency, co

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