Jammu: The first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir will be formally launched in Jammu on November 24, 2025. The event will be led by G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, and will be graced by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, 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, competitiveness, and sustainable development in the mineral sector. A t

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