State recorded 2,096 cases of illegal mining in 5 yrs: Centre

Rajasthan recorded around 2,096 cases of illegal mining across its 20 districts in the Aravalli region in the last five years, according to government data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

- Press Trust of India

The data provided by Union minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh in response to a question by Congress MP Murari Lal Meena also showed that authorities lodged 3,224 FIRs in illegal mining cases from 2020-21 to July 15, 2025, and recovered a total penalty of ₹248 crore.

Bhilwara district reported the highest number of illegal mining cases at 514. The district also topped in penalty recovery, collecting ₹57.60 crore over five years.

A total of 1,102 FIRs were lodged and 4,731 vehicles and machines were seized in 4,838 enforcement actions involving illegal mining, mineral transportation and storage.

Jaipur district recorded 184 illegal mining cases and collected ₹29.85 crore in penalties. Enforcement officials in the district lodged 68 FIRs and seized 4,344 vehicles and machines in 4,261 operations.

Tonk district reported 61 cases of illegal mining and a penalty recovery of Rs 25.93 crore. Officials filed 510 FIRs and seized 2,733 vehicles and machines in 2,783 total actions.

Pali district recorded 137 cases and ₹26.69 crore in penalties. A total of 97 FIRs were lodged and 2,199 vehicles and machines seized.

Alwar district reported 123 illegal mining cases, 337 FIRs and a penalty recovery of ₹11.15 crore. There were 1,480 total enforcement actions, and 1,464 vehicles and machines were seized.

Udaipur district reported 111 illegal mining cases, 184 FIRs and ₹16.50 crore in penalties. Enforcement agencies seized 1,577 vehicles and machines in 1,479 operations.