The Ministry of Mines released India's first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025, a benchmarking framework that evaluates and ranks Indian states on mining reforms, efficiency, and sustainability for non-coal minerals. The index fulfils a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement. States were categorised based on mineral endowment: Category A (high mineral states) — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat ranked top three; Category B (moderate minerals) — Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam led; Category C (lower minerals) — Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Tripura topped. Key indicators include auction performance, early mine operationalization, thrust on exploration, and sustainable mining practices.
Ministry of Mines Releases First-Ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025
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India's first SMRI 2025 released: MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat top Category A; Goa, UP, Assam lead Category B; benchmarks mining reforms for non-coal minerals.
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- Ministry of Mines released India's first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025 for non-coal minerals
- Fulfils a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement; benchmarks states on mining reforms, efficiency, and sustainability
- Category A (high mineral states): Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat ranked top three
- Category B (moderate minerals): Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam led; Category C (lower minerals): Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Tripura topped
- Key indicators include auction performance, early mine operationalization, thrust on exploration, and sustainable mining practices
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Q: What is the State Mining Readiness Index 2025 and why does Rajasthan's ranking matter for the state's economy?
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The Ministry of Mines' inaugural State Mining Readiness Index 2025, fulfilling a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement, benchmarks states on non-coal-mineral reforms, auctions and sustainable mining. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat topped Category A. Rajasthan's second rank validates its auction pace, early mine operationalization and exploration thrust, strengthening royalty revenue and investment attractiveness.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025?
The **State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025** is India's first-ever benchmarking framework released by the **Ministry of Mines** to evaluate and rank Indian states on mining reforms, efficiency, and sustainability for **non-coal minerals**. It fulfils a **Union Budget 2025-26 announcement**.
Which states topped SMRI 2025 Category A for high mineral states?
In **Category A (high mineral states)**, **Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat** ranked in the top three of the State Mining Readiness Index 2025. The index was released by the Ministry of Mines as India's first benchmarking framework for state mining performance.
What are the categories in State Mining Readiness Index 2025?
The SMRI 2025 has three categories: **Category A (high mineral states)** — topped by MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat; **Category B (moderate minerals)** — led by Goa, UP, and Assam; **Category C (lower minerals)** — topped by Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Tripura.
Which ministry released State Mining Readiness Index 2025?
The **Ministry of Mines** released India's first-ever **State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2025**. It fulfils a Union Budget 2025-26 announcement and benchmarks states on mining reforms, efficiency, and sustainability for non-coal minerals.
What are the key indicators used in State Mining Readiness Index 2025?
The SMRI 2025 uses key indicators including **auction performance, early mine operationalization, thrust on exploration, and sustainable mining practices**. Released by the Ministry of Mines, it ranks all Indian states on their mining readiness for non-coal minerals.
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