First limestone block auction in Jammu soon

Jammu Union minister G Kishan Reddy will lead the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks, which will be formally launched here on Monday with a roadshow, an official said.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah and deputy CM Surinder Choudhary are also scheduled to attend the event, reflecting strong Centre-state partnership and the strategic importance of the initiative for the region, the official said.

He said the milestone marks a significant step in advancing mining reforms introduced under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) in 2015. It is also the first mining block auction taking place in the Union Territory since the implementation of the law, signalling a shift toward transparency, competitiveness and sustainable development in the mineral sector, the official said.