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Bihar Targets Mineral Economy Revival with Major Resource Discoveries

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Bihar is working to revive its mineral economy, which was impacted by the 2000 bifurcation from Jharkhand. Investigations conducted between 2021 and 2024 identified mineral resources estimated at over ₹21,000 crore across Rohtas, Jamui, Gaya, and Jehanabad. These discoveries could potentially generate more than ₹5,000 crore in annual mining revenue, significantly exceeding the current record collection of ₹3,592 crore from minor minerals like sand and stone.

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The identified resources include 130.11 million tonnes of glauconite in the Pipradih-Bhurwa and Chutia-Nauhatta blocks, which can serve as a source of potassium for fertilizers. This is strategically important given India's reliance on imports for potash fertilizers. The state is targeting mineral extraction across various projects between 2026 and 2031, pending exploration, auctions, and leases.

Inter-state supply chain dependencies are emerging, with Bihar relying on supplies from Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, while also acting as a supplier to Nepal.

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  • BiharState seeking to rebuild its mineral economy through new discoveries.
  • IndiaPotential beneficiary of enhanced national mineral supply chain security.
  • GayaArea where mineral discoveries, including limestone, boost local resource economy.
  • JamuiArea where discoveries of magnetite and gold provide new raw materials.

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    India might benefit from enhanced national supply chain security due to the new mineral resources.

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