Telangana mining revenue declines despite tech reforms to curb illegal mining

Telangana mining revenue continues to decline despite technology-driven reforms to curb illegal mining. The Department of Mines and Geology and Telangana Mineral Development Corporation Limited face sluggish revenue generation, with auctions of limestone blocks and sand bazaars not offsetting the decline. Illegal mining and unauthorised crushing units persist across Telangana, affecting revenue realisation. The department's revenue has been steadily declining since the 2022-23 financial year, with a significant drop in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years.