Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a leading State in the country in respect of mineral auctions. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, the state secured the top position in the country by auctioning 29 mineral blocks in 2022–23. Recently, the state also earned the distinction of being the first in the country to implement the Central Government’s policy by auctioning critical minerals. For the highest number of mineral block auctions, Madhya Pradesh has been awarded first and second prizes by the Government of India at the Mining Ministers’ Conferences in 2022 and 2025, respectively.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a center in mining and mineral resources. Due to the abundance of minerals and the state government’s investment-friendly policies, Madhya Pradesh is playing a crucial role in the country’s industrial progress. The state’s achievements in the mining sector are strengthening its economy. At the same time, the state is also contributing significantly to the country’s industrial development and helping it realise Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of a Atmanirbhar Bharat. With this background, a conclave focused on mineral industrial development is being organized in Katni on August 23.