Madhya Pradesh: Emerging as India's Mining Capital
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a leader in the Indian mining sector due to its vast mineral resources and infrastructure. |
| Mineral Wealth | - Only state producing diamonds; leading in manganese, copper, limestone, and coal. |
| - Panna diamond mine: Produces 1 lakh carats annually; Bunder Block holds 32.2 million carats. | |
| - Led mineral block auctions: 78 blocks auctioned in 2022-23; received top awards. | |
| Infrastructure | - 5.1 lakh km of roads, 7 airports, and 6 inland depots. |
| Local Development | District Mineral Fund completed over 7,500 projects. |
| Investment Opportunities | - Two-day conclave on mining 17th -18th Oct, 2024 to discuss technology (AI/ML) and energy. |
| - Focus on coalbed methane (CBM) and national gas grid connection. | |
| Diamond Industry | India is the world's largest cutting and polishing center for diamonds; 90% of global polished diamond manufacturing. |
| Diamond fields in India grouped into four regions: | |
| - Central Indian tract: Panna belt in Madhya Pradesh. | |
| - South Indian tract: Andhra Pradesh (Anantapur, Kadapa, etc.). | |
| - Chhattisgarh: Behradin-Kodavali, Tokapal, Dugapal areas. | |
| - Eastern Indian tract: Odisha (between Mahanadi and Godavari valleys). | |
| India ranks first among top exporters of cut & polished diamonds (2022). |