Rajasthan Mines Department Achieves Record Revenue of Rs 10,394 Crore with 13% Growth
Synopsis
Rajasthan's Mines Department has achieved a landmark revenue of over Rs 10,394 crore for 2025-26, marking a significant 13% growth. This historic milestone highlights the department's resilience amid challenges, with record monthly collections and commendable efforts from mining officials.
Key Takeaways
Record Revenue: Rajasthan Mines Department surpassed Rs 10,394 crore.
Growth Rate: Achieved a 13% increase year-on-year.
Historic Collections: March 2026 saw monthly collections of over Rs 1,506 crore.
Strategic Leadership: Ongoing reviews and direction by the Chief Minister.
Team Contribution: Recognition of officials for their exceptional performance.
Jaipur, April 2 (NationPress) The Rajasthan Mines Department has achieved a remarkable milestone by generating over Rs 10,394 crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2025–26. This achievement reflects a 13% growth rate and signifies the highest annual and monthly collections ever recorded, according to officials on Wednesday.
Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum), Aparna Arora, stated that the preliminary data for the financial year 2025-26 indicates the department's revenue surpassing Rs 10,394 crore.
She pointed out that this accomplishment is especially noteworthy, considering the challenges encountered by the mining sector throughout the year.
The Chief Minister, who concurrently oversees the Mines portfolio, has been consistently reviewing the sector and offering strategic guidance, she noted.
Revenue for the department experienced a 12.6% increase to Rs 1,163.73 crore compared to the previous fiscal year, crossing the Rs 10,000 crore threshold for the first time.
Moreover, March 2026 recorded a historic monthly collection exceeding Rs 1,506 crore—the highest ever achieved in a single month.
Arora credited this success to ongoing monitoring, targeted identification of revenue opportunities, collaborative efforts, and effective teamwork. She extended her congratulations to officials and staff at all levels for their contributions to this remarkable achievement.
She further underscored the consistent growth in annual revenue over the past few years: Rs 6,394.89 crore in 2021–22, Rs 7,213.14 crore in 2022–23, Rs 7,438.92 crore in 2023–24, and Rs 9,228.21 crore in 2024–25, culminating in this year's record performance.
Among field officers, Mining Engineer (ME) Vedprakash from Jaisalmer achieved the highest target fulfillment at 208.99% of his target.
Other officers who surpassed 100% of their targets include mining engineer Jaiprakash Godara from Nagaur, Pushpendra Singh Meena from Karauli, AME Govindra Singh Meena from Salumber, ME Sahadev Saharan from Bundi, AME Manoj Tanwar from Sawar, AME Amichand Duhariya from Kotputli, AME Naorang Lal from Churu, and ME Bhagwan Singh from Jodhpur.
Arora emphasized that the significance of these record performance gains is heightened by the fact that they were achieved despite disruptions in auction and mining activities throughout the year, facilitated through persistent efforts and effective revenue realization strategies.
Point of View
The Rajasthan Mines Department's achievement of surpassing Rs 10,394 crore in revenue signals a robust growth trajectory. Despite challenges, the department's strategic oversight and dedicated workforce have contributed to this noteworthy success, emphasizing the importance of effective management in the mining sector.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the revenue generated by the Rajasthan Mines Department for 2025-26?
The Rajasthan Mines Department generated over Rs 10,394 crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2025-26.
What percentage growth did the department achieve?
The department recorded a growth rate of 13%.
What was the highest monthly revenue collection?
The highest monthly collection recorded was over Rs 1,506 crore in March 2026.
Who is the Additional Chief Secretary of Mines and Petroleum?
Aparna Arora serves as the Additional Chief Secretary of Mines and Petroleum.
How did the department achieve its revenue goals?
The achievement was facilitated by continuous monitoring, focused identification of revenue potential, and strong teamwork.
