Historic e-auctions, lithium breakthrough, sustainable strategies propel Chhattisgarh mining sector

Chhattisgarh has emerged as a trailblazer in mineral sector governance under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, combining transparency, innovation, and sustainability to drive unprecedented economic growth.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The state recorded mineral revenue of 11,581 crore between April 2024 and February 2025, marking a 30-fold surge since its formation and building on the 13,000 crore revenue of FY 2023-24.

This transformative success is credited to digitized policies, strategic e-auctions, and eco-conscious mining practices.

A landmark achievement this fiscal year has been the successful e-auction of 44 mineral blocks, including India's first-ever lithium block in Korba's Katghora region.

Awarded to South Mykey Mining Company at a 76 per cent premium, the lithium reserve signals Chhattisgarh's role in advancing the National Critical Minerals Mission.

Ten critical and deep-seated mineral blocks, spanning gold, nickel-chromium, graphite, and glauconite, have also been auctioned, with exploration underway for additional lithium reserves in Sukma and Korba.