Lok Sabha Question No. 1231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: Auction of Mineral Blocks
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Deepak Baij

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1231

ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022

## AUCTION OF MINERAL BLOCKS

†1231. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ: Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (a) the names of mineral blocks which have been proposed for auction by the State Government  of  Chhattisgarh  based  on  the  reports  submitted  by  the  Geological Survey of India and geological reports submitted by Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited; (b)  the  dates  on  which  the  proposals  were  received  and  the  details  of  the  action taken thereon till date; (c) whether desirable action has not been taken on the proposal so far; and (d)  if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  time  by  which  the  action  is  likely  to  be

- completed as per the proposal?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a) to (d): As per the information provided by Government of Chhattisgarh, the details of  mineral  blocks  proposed  for  auction  by  the  State  Government  based  on  the reports  submitted  by  the  Geological  Survey  of  India  and  Mineral  Exploration Corporation Limited is at Annexure I. The details of the proposals received and the details of the action taken there on till date, are also furnished at Annexure I. State Government  has  informed  that  required  necessary  action  is  being  taken  and concerted efforts are  being done to make all the  proposed  blocks auctionable.  So far,  2  mining  leases  and  2  composite  licenses  have  been  successfully  auctioned. Further,  Notice  Inviting  Tenders  (NITs)  are  issued  for  1  mining  lease  and  2 composite licenses. The action plan proposed for the handed-over blocks is provided in Annexure I.

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## List of Geological Reports (GR) handed over by Geological Survey of India and Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited to Directorate of Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh

| S. No.   | Name of Block &District              | Mineral                                     | Date of receiving GR   | Explora tion Level   | Action Taken                                                                                                                           |
|----------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| GSI      | GSI                                  | GSI                                         | GSI                    | GSI                  | GSI                                                                                                                                    |
| 1        | Baghmara, Raipur                     | Gold                                        | 2015                   | G3                   | Successfully Auctioned                                                                                                                 |
| 2        | Laladhurwa-Jognipali, Raigarh        | Limestone                                   | 15.02.2019             | G2                   | Successfully auctioned                                                                                                                 |
| 3        | Sandi, Rajnandgaon                   | Limestone                                   | 13.05.2020             | G2                   | NIT issued on 09.12.2022                                                                                                               |
| 4        | Pakhritola North, Jashpur            | Bauxite ore                                 | 15.12.2017             | G2                   | Kept Reserved for Chhattisgarh Mineral                                                                                                 |
| 5        | Pakhritola South, Jashpur            | Bauxite ore                                 | 15.12.2017             | G2                   | Development Corporation (CMDC)                                                                                                         |
| 6        | Chapi, Balrampur                     | Bauxite ore                                 | 24.03.2022             | G2                   | NOC for land schedule is being done by                                                                                                 |
| 7        | Dani Kokri, Durg                     | Limestone                                   | 24.03.2022             | G2                   | District administration, Proposed for Auction                                                                                          |
| 8        | Chichili, Jashpur                    | Bauxite ore                                 | 12.07.2022             | G2                   | in 2022-23                                                                                                                             |
| 9        | Godhatola, Rajnandgaon& Kabirdham    | Iron Ore                                    | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | Successfully Auctioned                                                                                                                 |
| 10       | Kelwardabri, Mahasamund              | Ni, Cr&                                     | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | NIT issued on 05.07.2022                                                                                                               |
| 11       | Bhalukona - Jamnidhi, Mahasamund     | associated PGE                              | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | NIT re-issued on 09.12.2022                                                                                                            |
| 12       | Khuntitoli, Jashpur                  | Gold and Associated sulphide mineralization | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | 1 st attempt annulled. NIT to be reissued for 2 nd attempt.                                                                            |
| 13       | Damchuan, Balrampur                  | Bauxite                                     | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | 1 st attempt annulled. NIT to be reissued for 2 nd attempt.                                                                            |
| 14       | North of Surbena - Khajri, Balrampur | Bauxite                                     | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | 1 st attempt annulled. NIT to be reissued for 2 nd attempt.                                                                            |
| 15       | Giroud-Uprani, Baloda Bazar          | Glauconite and                              | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | Technical Committee Meeting conducted on 17.10.2022, under auction process                                                             |
| 16       | North of Arjunda, Mahasamund         | associated mineralization                   | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | Technical Committee Meeting conducted on 17.10.2022, under auction process                                                             |
| 17       | Kennapara, Surguja                   | Graphite                                    | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | Technical Committee Meeting conducted on 17.10.2022, under auction process                                                             |
| 18       | Murka - Basera, Surguja              | Graphite                                    | 07.10.2021 (Phase I)   | G4                   | Technical Committee Meeting conducted on 17.10.2022, under auction process                                                             |
| 19       | Chanat_II, Mahasamund                | Gold and                                    | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Geological Survey Report Submitted, Technical Committee Meeting to be conducted                                                        |
| 20       | Tumrisur-Garda_II, Kanker            | associated sulphide mineralization          | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Geological Survey Report Submitted, Technical Committee Meeting to be conducted                                                        |
| 21       | Kareli-Chandi_II, Durg               | Limestone                                   | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Geological Survey Report Submitted, Technical Committee Meeting to be conducted                                                        |
| 22       | Basna_II, Mahasamund                 | Diamond and Kimberlite Clan Rocks           | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Geological Survey Report finalisation under process                                                                                    |
| 23       | North of Ghordega                    | Bauxite                                     | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Geological Survey Report finalisation under process                                                                                    |
| 24       | Katghora_II, Korba                   | Lithium                                     | 03.12.2021(P hase II)  |                      | Response awaited from Geological Survey of India on queries raised by Directorate of Geology and Mining.                               |
| 25       | Bijora-Kumhalori_III, Balod          | Phosphorite                                 | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | Geological Survey Report finalisation under                                                                                            |
| 26       | Akola_III, Bemetara                  | Gypsum                                      | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | process                                                                                                                                |
| 27       | Gadaghat_III, Bemetara               | Gypsum                                      | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | Geological Survey Report finalisation under process, Response awaited from GSI on queries raised by Directorate of Geology and Mining. |
| 28       | Devri_III, Baloda Bazar              | Limestone                                   | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | Geological Survey Report finalisation under                                                                                            |
| 29       | Saloni_III, Baloda Bazar             | Limestone                                   | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | process                                                                                                                                |
| 30       | Dantalgawa, Jashpur                  | Bauxite                                     | 12.07.2022             |                      | Reports under review                                                                                                                   |
| 31       | Datunpani, Jashpur                   | Bauxite                                     | (Phase IV)             |                      | Reports under review                                                                                                                   |
| 32       | Rajpura, Jashpur                     | Bauxite                                     | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | Reports under review                                                                                                                   |
| 33       | Gaitara, Baloda Bazar                | Limestone                                   | 24.03.2022 (Phase III) |                      | Reports under review                                                                                                                   |
| MECL     | MECL                                 | MECL                                        | MECL                   | MECL                 | MECL                                                                                                                                   |
| 34       | Nahardih-Madhaipur, Raipur           | Limestone                                   | 2018                   | G2                   | Successfully Auctioned                                                                                                                 |
| 35       | Saraipani-Dadar, Kabirdham           | Bauxite                                     | 2021                   | G2                   | NOC for land schedule pending                                                                                                          |
| 36       | Sendurkar Block, kabirdham           | Bauixte                                     | 2021                   | G2                   | with District Collectorate, Proposed for Auction in 2022-23                                                                            |