Lucknow, June 29 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the crucial role of the mining sector in Uttar Pradesh's journey towards achieving a one trillion-dollar economy. He noted that the sector has evolved beyond just mineral extraction to become a key driver of economic growth, investment attraction, and local employment generation. During a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Geology and Mining held on Sunday, the Chief Minister stated that the state's mining policy has now emerged as a model of transparency and technological efficiency.
Highlighting the department's performance, he noted that mineral revenue has recorded an average annual growth rate of 18.14% between FY 2021- 22 and FY 2024- 25. In FY 2024-25, ...