Uttarakhand Mining Dept. Shatters Revenue Records, Hits ₹1217 Crore

• Uttarakhand's Mining Department achieved a record revenue of ₹1217 crore in FY 2025-26, surpassing its target of ₹950 crore.
• This includes ₹1130 crore to the treasury, ₹80 crore to DMF, and ₹7 crore from SMET, marking the highest ever revenue.
• Revenue has grown significantly from ₹110 crore in 2012-13 to ₹1217 crore in 2025-26, strengthening the state's economy.
• CM Dhami's directives led to simplified mineral policy, legal mining promotion, and curbing illegal activities, boosting revenue.
• Technological innovations like MDTSS with 45 e-check gates, digital platforms, and special security-featured e-Ravanna paper enhanced enforcement and revenue.

Key Questions Answered

How will Uttarakhand sustain this mining revenue growth?

Uttarakhand plans to sustain mining revenue growth through simplified policies, transparent lease allocation, and technological advancements.

What new policies could further boost state mining revenue?

Prioritizing funding for uranium and rare metal exploration could boost state mining revenue.

Will other states adopt Uttarakhand's mining model?

It is not explicitly stated if other states will adopt Uttarakhand's mining model. However, Uttarakhand has set new revenue benchmarks, achieving ₹1217 crore in FY 2025-26.