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Key Points at a Glance

Mineral Resources of Rajasthan: Types, Distribution, Industrial Uses

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Key Points at a Glance

  1. RSMML (Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd.) earned gross revenue of ₹2,125.46 crore (up to December 2024) with 4 SBUs: Rock Phosphate (Jhamarkotra), Gypsum (Bikaner), Limestone (Jodhpur), Lignite (Jaipur). / RSMML 2024 ₹2,125.46
  2. Rajasthan accounts for ~90–95% of India's garnet production, making India one of the world's top three garnet exporters. / ~90–95%
  3. District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) has sanctioned ₹7,952.74 crore for welfare works in mining-affected areas; ₹5,085.90 crore spent till December 2024. / DMFT ₹7,952.74