Which minerals are mined in significant quantities in Uttarakhand?

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Uttarakhand Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.

In the state of Uttarakhand, mineral resources are generally insufficient to support rapid industrialization. The only minerals mined in significant quantities are silica and limestone.1

While the state does possess other mineral deposits, these are limited to small reserves of the following:

Gypsum1
Magnesite1
Phosphorite1
Bauxite1

Beyond these mineral resources, the region's primary natural wealth lies in its perennial rivers, which offer substantial potential for the development of hydroelectric power.1