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Chhattisgarh
Chitrakot Waterfall on the Indravati River, near Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Chhattisgarh is a mineral-rich state in India, with its mining industry serving as a primary pillar of its economy. The state possesses significant reserves of several key minerals, which contribute to its status as an important mining hub:12
- Major Reserves: The state is well-known for its abundant deposits of coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, and dolomite. Notably, Chhattisgarh is one of India's largest suppliers of dolomite.12
- Additional Deposits: It also contains significant quantities of tin, manganese ore, gold, and copper.1
- Other Resources: High-quality iron ore is primarily located in the southern and south-central regions of the state, and deposits of diamonds have been identified near Raipur.1
The extraction and processing of these minerals support the state's broader manufacturing sector, particularly in metals production.12