Mining exploration to be carried in Rajasthan

Jaipur: A comprehensive program for mineral exploration will be carried out in the Banswara-Nathdwara belt, Rajsamand belt, Barmer and Udaipur belts with the financial assistance of the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust (RSMET). Additional Chief Secretary Mines and Petroleum Dr. Subodh Agarwal said that according to preliminary surveys, deposits of mineral gold are possible in Banswara-Nathdwara belt, while deposits of mineral emerald in Rajsamand belt, mineral rare earth elements in Barmer belt and mineral phosphate in Udaipur have been identified. “It has been decided to run an extensive exploration program in these areas with the help of RSMET so that the availability, quality etc. of mineral deposits in these areas can be assessed so that blocks can be auctioned on the basis of available reserves,” he said.