Under the Leadership of CM Sai, Chhattisgarh Achieves Historic Mineral Revenue Milestone – ₹14,195 Crore Record in FY 2024-25

Raipur : Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and the guidance of Shri P. Dayanand, Secretary of the Mineral Resources Department, Chhattisgarh has set a new benchmark in mineral revenue collection for the financial year 2024–25.

The state recorded ₹14,195 crore in mineral revenue, marking an increase of approximately 11% (₹1,400 crore) compared to the previous year’s ₹12,795 crore in 2023–24, through its ongoing mining operations.

Dantewada Leads in Mineral Revenue Collection

Among all districts, Dantewada contributed the highest with ₹6,580 crore in mineral revenue during FY 2024–25. Other notable contributions include:

• Korba: ₹2,148 crore
• Raigarh: ₹2,027 crore
• Balod: ₹1,313 crore
• Sarguja: ₹585 crore
• Balodabazar: ₹354 crore
• Kanker: ₹328 crore
• Surajpur: ₹155 crore

National Share in Mineral Resources

Chhattisgarh holds a prominent position in India’s mineral landscape. Despite having just 4% of the country’s total geographical area, the state contributes over 16% to the national mineral production value. The state is rich in iron ore, coal, limestone, and bauxite—key contributors to its mineral revenue. Additionally, 28 types of mineral reserves, including strategically important minerals, have been confirmed in the state.

Additional Revenue through E-Auctioning

Since 2015, the Mineral Department has been allocating mineral blocks through e-auction, which generates additional revenue beyond royalties in the form of premiums. The approved mines under this system are now clearly contributing to the increase in mineral revenues.

Infrastructure Boost through Mineral Development Fund

The state government allocates 5% of total mineral revenue to the Mineral Development Fund, which is used to develop infrastructure and support mineral development in remote areas of the state. For the upcoming financial year 2025–26, around ₹200 crore has been earmarked specifically for rail corridor construction in these regions.

Driving Socio-Economic Development

Mining operations in Chhattisgarh are no longer limited to supplying raw materials to industries—they have become a key pillar of the state’s social and economic development.

“Chhattisgarh’s land is not just rich in mineral wealth but also in boundless potential for development and a deep commitment to public welfare. By achieving a record ₹14,195 crore in mineral revenue in FY 2024–25, the state has reached a new milestone.

This achievement reflects our visionary policies, transparent governance, and an honest work culture.

Through e-auctioning, technological innovation, and good governance, we are transforming the mineral sector not just into a source of revenue, but into a powerful engine of development for our remote regions.”