CM Vishnu Dev Sai attends Chhattisgarh Mining Conclave 2025
MoU for critical mineral exploration signed between ISM Dhanbad and the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Chhattisgarh
Key agreement inked between Coal India and Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation
CM launches Khanij Online 2.0, DMF Portal and Reverse Auction Portal for sand mine e-auctions
NITs issued for 5 mining blocks; Preferred Bidder orders granted for 9 mines
43 mines awarded ‘Star Awards’ for strong environmental management and safety standards
Raipur (thestates.news) | Chhattisgarh is rich in natural resources with abundant deposits of iron ore, coal, bauxite, gold, diamond and copper. Recent discoveries have further strengthened the State’s position in critical and rare minerals. CM Vishnu Dev Sai underlined this while addressing the Chhattisgarh Mining Conclave 2025 in Nava Raipur today. In the presence of the Chief Minister, important MoUs were signed between ISM Dhanbad and the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Chhattisgarh, and between Coal India and the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation. Alongside, NITs were issued for 5 mining blocks and Preferred Bidder orders were granted for 9 mines. CM Sai also launched Mineral Online 2.0, the DMF Portal, and a Reverse Auction Portal for the online auction of sand mines.
CM Sai said judicious use of minerals and balanced industrial growth are essential for the country’s progress. Given Chhattisgarh’s vast potential in mining and new industries, a transparent mining policy, e-auctions and digital monitoring have given the sector a fresh direction.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said the State received ₹1,673 crore as DMF contribution this year, enabling approval of 9,362 development works. In FY 2024-25, the State clocked a record revenue of ₹14,195 crore. He added it is a matter of pride that Chhattisgarh is the first State in India to auction a lithium block. So far, 60 mineral blocks have been auctioned and tenders for five new blocks were issued today. This transparent process will prove to be a milestone for the State’s economic growth.
