The basic minerals are not separated from the ores of non-metallic minerals by chemical process. These are used in their natural form only.
- Building stone
- Marble:
- Rajasthan has a monopoly in marble production.
- Different colored marble stones are found across the state: green in Udaipur, black in Bhaislana, pink in Jalore and Banswara, yellow in Jaisalmer, white in Makrana, and rainbow-colored marble in Pali.
- The state possesses a reserve of 1100 million tonnes of high-quality marble, with major production centers in Makrana, Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Kishangarh.
- Limestone : 10 % of india’s reserve ⇒ cement grade (Chittor , bundi), chemical grade (Jodhpur), steel grade(Jaisalmer)
- Sand stone: white- brown in jodhpur, white in karauli-daang region, kota stone in kota, Bundi etch
- Granite: jalore, pali, sirohi, udaipur etc
- Marble:
- Gypsum:
- Rajasthan holds the maximum quantity of gypsum in India, mined in four major areas: Nagaur Belt (Goth-Manglod, Bhadwasi, Mangol), Churu-Bikaner Belt (Jamsar, Lunkaransar, Taranagar), Jaisalmer-Barmer Belt (Mohangarh,
- Hamirwali), and Pali-Jodhpur Belt (Falsund, Manglod).
- Asbestos : Khairwada, rishabhdeo (Udaipur); deval, Piparda (Dunagrpur)
- Feldspar : 60 % of india. 96% of rajasthan in Markeda, Ajmer
- Fluorspar: mando ki pal (Dungarpur)
- Mica: three belt : 1) Jaipur – Tonk Belt (Barla, Mankhand, Banjari, Lakshmi); 2) Bhilwara- udaipur belt : Danta–Bhunas,3) other region : torawati (sikar), ajmer etc
- Rock Phosphate : udaipur (jhamar kotda, dafan kotda), Banswara (salopet), Jaisalmer (Birmania)
- Dolomite : Banswara(vitthal dev, tripura sundari), udaipur, rajsamand (haldighati, nathdwara)
- Silica sand : Bundi (barodia), jaipur, sawai madhopur, bharatpur, barmer
- Clay minerals : china clay, ball clay, fire clay (bikaner), Bleaching clay (barmer)
- Precious stone : emerald(rajsamand belt – kalaguman, tikki, gogunda ); Garnet (rajmahal- tonk, ajmer- sarwad)
- Other: calcite, bentonite, Pyrites (sikar), rock salt (deedwana, lunkasar, pachpadra lake), barytes, magnesite.
Conventional sources of power generation, particularly thermal (coal and gas) and hydroelectric power plants, play crucial roles in meeting Rajasthan’s electricity demand.
Thermal Power Plants:
- Coal-based Power Plants: Rajasthan has several coal-based thermal power plants. Lignite coal found here has high sulphur and low carbon, so Rajasthan imports coal.
- Kota Super Thermal Power Plant: 1240 MW
- Suratgarh Thermal Power Station: 1500 MW
- Chhabra Thermal Power Plant : 2320 MW.
- Giral Lignite Power Plant: 250 MW (lignite-fired)
- Gas-based Power Plants: Some thermal power plants in Rajasthan also use natural gas as a fuel source. Eg. Ramgarh Gas Thermal Power Plant, Dholpur Gas thermal Power Plant, Anta Gas Power Plant etc
Hydroelectric Power Plants: Rajasthan has limited hydroelectric power generation due to its geographical features.
- State Govt: Jawai HEP (8 MW), Jhakam small hydel, Anas hydel etc
- Sharing : Bhakra Nangal HEP(Share 168.5), Vyas HEP, Mahi HEP (140 MW) , Chambal Hydel Power Plant (386 MW)
Nuclear Power: The Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP) is a nuclear power plant in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, India, with 6 pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) units and a total installed capacity of 1,180 MW.
Rajasthan M-Sand Policy 2024:- The policy aims to promote an eco-friendly alternative to river sand in light of Supreme Court restrictions on unregulated mining.
- Demand and Target:- – Rajasthan faces high sand demand, with a target to increase M-Sand production to 30 million tonnes by 2028–29.
- Objectives:- Key goals include reducing river sand dependence, promoting recycling of overburden and construction waste, and generating local employment.
- Raw Materials:- Materials like granite, sandstone, quartzite waste, mining overburden, and recycled construction debris are used for M-Sand.
- Policy Duration:- The policy remains effective till 31 March 2029 or until replaced.
- Incentives:- The policy offers financial and operational incentives to boost M-Sand unit establishment and usage in government projects.
- Waste Management:- The policy mandates a zero-discharge model, encourages reuse of treated water and slurry, and ensures eco-friendly disposal.
- Implementation:- A dedicated M-Sand Cell under DMG in Jaipur will oversee implementation, and the State Government will resolve any disputes.
