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flag J&K to auction seven limestone blocks on Nov 24, 2025, to boost transparency, jobs, and growth under central facilitation.

flag Jammu & Kashmir will hold its first limestone block auction on November 24, 2025, featuring seven blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts totaling 314 hectares. flag Led by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and attended by top regional leaders, the auction, conducted under the MMDR Act of 2015, aims to boost transparency, competitiveness, and sustainable mining. flag The blocks, at UNFC G3 and G4 exploration stages, are expected to supply high-quality limestone for cement and construction. flag The central government is facilitating the process due to procedural delays at the state level, reflecting cooperative federalism. flag Officials anticipate job creation, increased revenue, and industrial growth, supporting J&K’s development and India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

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