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Uttarakhand Mining Revenue Soars to Record ₹1217 Crore Under Dhami's Reforms

The Mining Department of Uttarakhand has set a historic revenue record of ₹1217 crore for the financial year 2025-26, significantly exceeding its target. This growth, from a modest ₹110 crore in 2012-13, is attributed to policy simplification and a crackdown on illegal mining under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's directives. Technological innovations like the Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System (MDTSS) and secure e-Ravanna paper have strengthened enforcement and transparency. These efforts have earned the state national accolades, including a SKOCH Gold Award and ₹200 crore in incentive grants from the Ministry of Mines.

Key Points: Uttarakhand Mining Hits Record ₹1217 Crore Revenue, Wins Awards

  • Record ₹1217 crore revenue in FY 2025-26
  • Surpassed target by ₹267 crore
  • Won SKOCH Gold Award for tech projects
  • Received ₹200 crore in central incentive grants
  • Curbed illegal mining with digital surveillance
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Mining Department of Uttarakhand sets new benchmarks in revenue generation

Uttarakhand's Mining Department achieves a record ₹1217 crore revenue in FY 2025-26, driven by tech reforms and policy simplification under CM Dhami.

"the innovations introduced under CM Dhami's leadership have also received national recognition - Official Release"

Dehradun, April 5

The Mining Department of Uttarakhand set new benchmarks in revenue generation. In the financial year 2025-26, the department surpassed its target of ₹950 crore by achieving a record revenue of ₹1217 crore, the highest ever.

This achievement includes contributions of ₹1130 crore to the treasury, ₹80 crore to the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and ₹7 crore from SMET. In the previous financial year 2024-25 as well, the department had demonstrated strong performance by generating ₹1041 crore against a target of ₹875 crore.

From a modest ₹110 crore in 2012-13, the revenue has now reached ₹1217 crore in 2025-26, reflecting the state's strengthening economic position.

Following the clear directives of CM Dhami, the mineral policy and regulatory framework were simplified, promoting legal mining while effectively curbing illegal mining, transportation, and storage. Transparent mechanisms for the allocation of mining leases have also contributed significantly to the increase in revenue.

Technological innovation has been another key focus area. Under the MDTSS (Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System), 45 advanced e-check gates have been installed across four plains districts, equipped with ANPR cameras, RFID tags, and other modern tools. Additionally, digital platforms such as Mineral Management System, e-Ravanna, Mining e-Services, Surveillance Enforcement System, and Decision Support System have been implemented.

To further enhance the security of the e-Ravanna system, special security-featured paper has been introduced, effectively preventing fraud and misuse. These measures have collectively strengthened enforcement and significantly boosted revenue.

The innovations introduced under CM Dhami's leadership have also received national recognition. On March 28, 2026, in New Delhi, the MDTSS and e-Khanna security paper projects were honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Award (Gold).

Furthermore, the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, awarded Uttarakhand second position in the 'C' category states for outstanding performance in Minor Mineral Reforms, along with an incentive grant of ₹100 crore. An additional ₹100 crore incentive was also received for improved performance in the State Mining Readiness Index.

- ANI

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Priya S
Impressive growth from ₹110 crore to ₹1217 crore in just over a decade! The SKOCH Award recognition is well-deserved. However, I hope the department is also strictly monitoring the environmental impact of this increased mining activity. Development should not come at the cost of our hills and rivers.
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Rohit P
Great to see a government department exceeding targets consistently. The ₹80 crore for DMF is crucial - it should directly benefit the local communities in mining areas. Transparency in lease allocation is key to reducing corruption. More states should adopt Uttarakhand's model.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows sustainable development, these numbers are a double-edged sword. While the revenue and tech adoption are commendable, I'm concerned about the ecological footprint. Uttarakhand is ecologically sensitive. The report mentions curbing illegal mining, but what about sustainable mining limits?
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Vikram M
Waah! ₹200 crore in incentive grants from the Centre is a big win. The e-Ravanna security paper to prevent fraud is a smart move. This shows how digitization and clear policy can boost state revenues. Hope other departments learn from this. 👏
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Karthik V
The numbers look good on paper. But as a resident, I have to ask: has the crackdown on illegal mining actually improved on the ground? Sometimes these high-tech systems are installed but the local mafia finds new loopholes. I appreciate the effort, but execution is everything.

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