Jammu & Kashmir Set for Major Industrial Boost as Ministry of Mines Launches Second Phase of Limestone Block Auctions

Jammu & Kashmir Limestone Auctions to Begin May 12

The Union Ministry of Mines is set to launch the second phase of limestone block auctions in Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, 2026. The initiative, to be held in Srinagar, aims to further leverage the Union Territory’s mineral wealth for industrial and economic development. According to details received by The Chenab Times, this second tranche follows a successful initial auction round and is designed to enhance the region’s contribution to national…

Jammu & Kashmir Set for Major Industrial Boost as Ministry of Mines Launches Second Phase of Limestone Block Auctions

New Delhi/Srinagar, May 11, 2026: In a major push to industrial and infrastructure development in Jammu & Kashmir, the Ministry of Mines will launch the second phase of limestone block auctions in the Union Territory on May 12, 2026, in Srinagar.Building on the successful beginning of mineral block auctions in the region, the Centre aims to unlock Jammu & Kashmir’s vast mineral potential and strengthen its contribution to the visions of Viksit B…