Government Policies & Support Schemes

Comprehensive guide to government initiatives supporting the stone and marble industry in Rajasthan, including financial assistance, marketing support, and investment incentives.

Rajasthan Mining Policy Mining Policy 2024

Rajasthan's Mining Policy focuses on increasing employment, attracting investment, and making mining sustainable. Under the Rajasthan Mineral Policy 2024, the target is to increase mining's contribution to GDP to 8% by 2047, create 1 crore employment opportunities, and promote zero waste mining, M-Sand policy, curb illegal mining, and enhance e-governance (GPS tracking), especially increasing local participation in tribal areas and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Key Highlights

Employment and Economic Development:

  • Target: 1 crore employment by 2047, mining sector's GDP contribution at 8%
  • Recent policy (2024): 35 lakh to 50 lakh employment in 5 years, GDP share from 3.5% to 5%
  • Local Participation and Investment: Reduced bid security (up to ₹5 lakh) for tribal areas auction participation
  • 100% FDI (under automatic route) allowed for many minerals (government route for diamond, gold, silver, etc.)
  • Up to 74% FDI in mining services (drilling, shafting)

Environment and Sustainability

  • Promoting zero waste mining
  • M-Sand Policy 2020 to reduce river sand dependency and waste management
  • Strict campaign to stop illegal mining in Aravali region and Green Aravali Development Project (tree plantation)

Administration and Monitoring

  • Developing Sand Portal
  • Using GPS in vehicles to monitor mineral dispatch
  • Strict compliance with SC/CEC guidelines when issuing mining leases
  • Joint campaign by Mines, Revenue, Police, Forest, and Transport departments to stop illegal mining

Relevant Laws:

  • Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957: Gives state governments power to make rules on minor minerals and against illegal mining
  • Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2017: Provisions for stopping illegal mining and penalties

In summary, Rajasthan's Mineral Policy focuses on promoting the mineral sector while balancing technology, environmental protection, and economic development, with digital governance and empowerment of local communities being paramount.

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