Given the availability of a large variety of metallic and non-metallic industrial minerals, there is a huge potential of mineral-based industries in Rajasthan. In addition, there is well-developed transport, communication and power infrastructure in the State. The mineral policy of the State has been formulated so as to facilitate investment in mineral-based industrial sector. The State offers an investor-friendly environment and welcomes Indian and multinational investment in mineral-based industries.

For more information about mineral availability, infrastructure facilities and investment procedure, please contact:

Director,
Directorate of Mines & Geology, Shastri Circle, Udaipur (Rajasthan) - 313001
Phone: 91-294-2415091
E-mail: adg@dmg-raj.org

Looking to the availability of Limestone Asbestos, Clay, Quartz, Feldspar, and other economic minerals a large number of lime, asbestos based industries are operating in the State. Pulverizing units to grind quartz, feldspar, soapstone etc., are also operating in the state. The status of the state with regard to existing mineral based industries is given below.

Scope of Setting Up of Mineral Based Industries:

Looking to the availability of Minerals in the State, there is tremendous scope for setting up of new mineral based industries. Various minerals mined in Rajasthan are being sent to other states in raw form. The State is therefore, deprived of the value addition in minerals as well as employment avenues to rural and backward classes. The endeavour, therefore would be to encourage the establishment of mineral based industries in the State. Some of the industries which may come up in the state are given below.