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Mining Auction to Begin Friday in Rohtas, Bihar; Extraction Expected Within 3-4 Months
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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Mines and Geology Minister Pramod Kumar Chandravanshi said auction for the Gayghat and Gijwahi blocks will start on Friday, with mining operations anticipated to commence in three to four months.
State Minister Pramod Kumar Chandravanshi announced that the auction process for two mining blocks – Gayghat and Gijwahi – in Rohtas district of Bihar will commence on Friday. The blocks are earmarked for stone crushing and related mineral extraction.
The minister indicated that once the auction concludes, mining activities are expected to be operational within a three‑to‑four‑month window. This timeline accounts for the issuance of mining leases, environmental clearances and the mobilisation of equipment.
The move is part of the state government's effort to boost mineral revenue and generate employment in the region. Local stakeholders have been briefed on the procedural steps, and interested parties are invited to submit bids as per the announced schedule.
Authorities will monitor compliance with safety and environmental norms throughout the extraction phase, aiming to balance economic benefits with sustainable practices.
The minister indicated that once the auction concludes, mining activities are expected to be operational within a three‑to‑four‑month window. This timeline accounts for the issuance of mining leases, environmental clearances and the mobilisation of equipment.
The move is part of the state government's effort to boost mineral revenue and generate employment in the region. Local stakeholders have been briefed on the procedural steps, and interested parties are invited to submit bids as per the announced schedule.
Authorities will monitor compliance with safety and environmental norms throughout the extraction phase, aiming to balance economic benefits with sustainable practices.