Srinagar, May 12 -- The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, will launch the second tranche of limestone block auctions in Jammu and Kashmir on May 12 in Srinagar, marking another major step towards tapping the Union Territory's mineral potential and promoting industrial growth.

The second tranche includes the auction of 12 limestone blocks identified in the districts of Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch. The blocks comprise both newly identified reserves and those being re-auctioned in a second attempt, reflecting the government's focus on optimal resource utilisation and sustained industry participation.

The launch event will be attended by Piyush Goyal and J&K Additional Chief Secretary Ashwani Kumar, besides senior officials from the ...