Rajasthan’s Mines Department has reported a significant milestone, generating over Rs 10,394 crore in revenue during the financial year 2025-26. This marks a 13% growth rate, setting new records for both annual and monthly collections. Despite challenges faced by the mining sector, the department surpassed the Rs 10,000 crore mark for the first time.
Additional Chief Secretary Aparna Arora highlighted the achievement, emphasizing the strategic guidance provided by the Chief Minister, who oversees the Mines portfolio. The department’s revenue saw a 12.6% increase to Rs 1,163.73 crore compared to the previous fiscal year, with March 2026 witnessing a record monthly collection of over Rs 1,506 crore.
Continuous monitoring, focused revenue identification, coordinated efforts, and teamwork were credited for this success by Arora. She commended officials and staff at all levels for their contributions to reaching this milestone. The department has shown steady revenue growth over recent years, culminating in the remarkable performance in 2025-26.
Field officers, including Mining Engineer Jaisalmer Vedprakash, achieved significant milestones, with some surpassing 100% of their targets. Arora highlighted the importance of these achievements, noting that they were attained despite disruptions in auction and mining activities during the year. The record performance was attributed to sustained efforts and efficient revenue strategies.
