Mineral Resources: Distribution and Major Producing Areas
India's vast mineral resources are heavily concentrated in the Peninsular Plateau, formed from old crystalline rocks. The geographical distribution of these resources is a direct reflection of its geological history, making it the cornerstone of India's heavy industries and energy security.
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Regional Distribution and Geological Linkage |
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Mineral Belt |
Geological Association and Key States |
Key Minerals |
Data/Geological Insight |
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North-Eastern |
Chota Nagpur Plateau (Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal); Gondwana and Dharwar systems. |
Iron Ore, Coal, Manganese, Mica, Bauxite. (Ferrous and Energy) |
Known as the 'Mineral Heartland of India'; forms the base for steel and power generation. |
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South-Western |
Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu uplands (except Kerala); Dharwar system. |
High-grade Iron Ore, Bauxite, .... | |
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