Madhya Pradesh stands as a powerhouse in India’s mining and minerals sector, boasting an abundance of mineral resources. The state holds 1st rank nationally in the production of copper ore, magnesium ore, and diamonds, and is the sole producer of diamonds in the country. Additionally, it ranks 2nd in rock phosphate, 3rd in limestone, and 4th in coal production, contributing significantly to the nation’s mineral wealth.

The state’s rich mineral reserves include coal, limestone, copper ore, manganese ore, and rock phosphate, among others, supporting a thriving ecosystem of mineral-based industries such as thermal power plants, cement manufacturing, ferroalloys, marble cutting and polishing units, and refractory plants.