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Geology & Mining
The State of J&K is endowed with tremendous mineral resources covering an area of 13334 Sq. Kms., out of which 60% are reported to be commercially viable for mining of various minerals. The Department of Geology and Mining, Jammu & Kashmir was established in 1960 to identify/ locate minerals like Limestone, Gypsum, Marble, Lignite, Granite, Bauxite, Coal, Magnesite, Slates, Sapphire, Dolomite, Borax, Graphite, Quartzite etc. in a big way, the quality and quantity of which are estimated for establishment of mineral based industries. A number of cement based industries as well as units for manufacture of plaster of Paris, Marble and Granite cutting units have been established in the state.
Main Functions
- Exploration of Minerals.
- Exploration ground water for Irrigation and drinking purposes, Geo-Technical studies in respect land sliding/ sinking areas.
- Geo-Technical study for major engineering projects.
- Implementation of MM (D&R) Act. 1957 (Central Act.) and J&K Minor Mineral Concession Rules 1962.
- Revenue Collection on Mineral Extraction.
- Grant of Mining leases / Prospecting Licenses / Awarding of Royalty Contracts and short term quarry Permits.
Estimated available mineral reserves are shown in the table below:
Estimated available mineral reserves |
Minerals |
Reserves |
Occurrence |
Uses |
Lime
Stone |
6125
Million tonnes |
All Districts of J&K except Jammu |
Manufacture of cement, calcium carbide, iron and steel industries |
Gypsum |
160
Million tonnes |
Baramulla, Doda and Kishtwar |
Manufacturing of cement, fertilizer, filler in paper & paint & Rubber Industries. |
Marble |
500Million Cubic metres |
Kupwara, Leh, Kargil and Kishtwar |
Decorative dimension & building stone. |
Granite |
3000 million cubic metres |
Leh, Kargil,Doda and Kathua |
Decorative dimension & ornamental stone. |
Bauxite |
8.60 Million tonnes. |
Udhampuir, Reasi and Rajouri |
Manufacturing of Aluminum |
Coal |
9.50 Million tonnes |
Kalakote, Moghla (Rajouri), Kotla Brehyal (Udhampur) |
As fuel. |
Magnesite |
7.00 Million tonnes. |
Udhampur & Reasi. |
Refectory bricks for furnaces |
Slates |
9.6 million cubic mtrs. |
Doda, Ramban, Baramulla, Kathua & Poonch |
Building & Pavement Stones. |
Sapphire |
2 Kmts ineralized zone |
Padder Kishtwar |
Precious stone |
Quartzite |
500 million tones. |
Anantnag, Kupwara, Kishtwar, Kathua and Poonch |
Manufacturing of Cement, Glass and steel. |
Dolomite |
12.37 Million tonnes |
Udhampur, Reasi & Rajouri districts |
Refractory material |
Borax |
143 tonnes (Annual Crop) |
Pogo valley, Leh. |
Borosil Glass, Enamels Ceramics Glazing, Smelting of Copper, costing of brass and bronze refining of Gold, Silver etc. |
China
clay |
2.8 Million tonnes |
District Udhampur |
Ceramics, Pottery, Paper textiles, Rubber and paints. |
Bentonite
Clay |
0.122 Million tonnes |
Jammu, Samba and Udhampur |
Drilling mud, refining of oils and fats. |
Quartz &
Silica
sand |
16.00 Million tonnes |
Rivers and Stream beds of Jammu Plains |
Abrasive glass, Ferro silicon, ceramics and pottery, foundry & molding |
Lignite |
10 million Tonnes |
Nichama Kupwar |
Fuel, thermal power besides Fertilizers |
Major Achievements of the department.
The department deals in implementation of Mines & Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act 1957 and rules made there under, governing the grant of Mineral Concessions. It also deals in administration of Minerals and collection of royalty/fee on this account which is an important source of income to the State Government.
The details of Royalty on Minerals (revenue) collected for the last 8 years, are given as under :-
Details of Royalty on Minerals |
S. No |
Year |
Revenue collected (Rs. In Crore) |
1 |
2010-11 |
34.19 |
2 |
2011-12 |
40.79 |
3 |
2012-13 |
52.76 |
4 |
2013-14 |
27.05 |
5 |
2014-15(ending 11/2014) |
30.07 |
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