Mines Ministry annuls auction of Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Mines on 23 January 2025 decided to annul the auction of the Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, which includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Summary
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 January 2025 that it had decided to annul the auction of the Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The decision followed a meeting on 22 January between Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Ambalakarars (traditional community leaders) from Madurai, who said the block includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site and several cultural heritage sites. The ministry had noted in a release of 24 December 2024 that representations had been received against the auction.
Key facts
- Decision announced
- 23 January 2025
- Block
- Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu
- Reason
- Block includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site and cultural heritage sites
- Meeting
- 22 January 2025 – Minister G. Kishan Reddy with Ambalakarars
- Earlier
- Ministry release of 24 December 2024 noted representations
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block, whose auction was annulled in January 2025, is in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Madurai
PIB 2095480: the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block is in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu.
Which Biodiversity Heritage Site lies within the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block, leading to the annulment of its auction?
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Correct answer: B — Arittapatti
PIB 2095480: the block includes the Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site and several cultural heritage sites.