Record 30 mineral blocks operationalised in FY 2025-26
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2026 that a record 30 mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, the highest ever in a single year.
Summary
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2026 that 30 mineral blocks were made operational in FY 2025-26, the first time so many blocks started production in a single financial year. More than 200 mineral blocks were auctioned during the year. The operationalised blocks include iron ore, limestone, bauxite and manganese.
Key facts
- Blocks operationalised
- 30 in FY 2025-26 (record)
- Blocks auctioned
- More than 200 in FY 2025-26
- Minerals
- Iron ore, limestone, bauxite, manganese
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
How many mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, a record for a single financial year?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 30
The Ministry of Mines said 30 mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, while more than 200 were auctioned.