First limestone block auction to be launched in Jammu

Key Points

1. First-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks in Jammu and Kashmir to be launched.
2. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to lead the auction.
3. Event to be attended by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.
4. Seven limestone blocks, covering approximately 314 hectares, identified across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.
5. Auction conducted under subsections (4) and (5) of Section 11 of the MMDR Act.
6. Limestone blocks categorized under G3 and G4 stages of mineral exploration.
7. Auction aims for transparency, competitiveness, and sustainable development in the mineral sector.