For operationalisation, that is, a State would receive ₹250 crore for commencement of production and dispatch at least 10% of the major mineral blocks auctioned till March 31, 2026. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Seeking to incentivise states towards ensuring that mines are placed faster for auctions, the Mines Ministry instituted an incentive scheme with an outlay of ₹5,000 crore for financial year 2026-27. Incorporated under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), it centres around quicker operationalisation of mines, readiness in placing mines for auction, governance and integration with the Ministry’s central monitoring portal. Published – April 24, 2026 08:44 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Manda Krishna urges Dalit Christians to build political awareness Youth should aim to provide leadership to society, says IIMN director