SRINAGAR: Mining operations across Jammu and Kashmir generated a total revenue of about Rs 455.11 crore over the past three financial years, according to figures placed by the government in the Legislative Assembly, with district-wise data showing wide variations in earnings and a modest share of funds spent on local development through the District Mineral Foundation Trust.
In 2023–24, mining revenue totalled Rs 188.52 crore across the Union Territory. In Jammu division, Jammu district led with Rs 46.09 crore, followed by Kathua at Rs 19.73 crore, Samba Rs 8.09 crore, Poonch Rs 1.49 crore, Rajouri Rs 4.63 crore, Udhampur Rs 6.21 crore, Doda Rs 10.12 crore, Ramban Rs 6.53 crore, Kishtwar Rs 9.53 crore and Reasi Rs 6.41 crore. In Kashmir division, Budgam generated Rs 12.81 crore, Baramulla Rs 10.34 crore, Bandipora Rs 1.86 crore, Ganderbal Rs 5.01 crore, Kupwara Rs 4.08 crore, Srinagar Rs 8.86 crore, Shopian Rs 0.76 crore, Kulgam Rs 5.45 crore, Pulwama Rs 13.11 crore and Anantnag Rs 7.41 crore.
For 2024–25, the total revenue stood at Rs 150.42 crore. Jammu collected Rs 17.36 crore, Kathua Rs 13.35 crore, Samba Rs 6.19 crore, Poonch Rs 2.20 crore, Rajouri Rs 3.37 crore, Udhampur Rs 1.05 crore, Doda Rs 1.65 crore, Ramban Rs 7.39 crore, Kishtwar Rs 25.93 crore and Reasi Rs 6.67 crore. In the Valley, Budgam earned Rs 9.99 crore, Baramulla Rs 7.98 crore, Bandipora Rs 1.62 crore, Ganderbal Rs 2.96 crore, Kupwara Rs 2.02 crore, Srinagar Rs 12.42 crore, Shopian Rs 1.86 crore, Kulgam Rs 5.83 crore, Pulwama Rs 14.03 crore and Anantnag Rs 6.46 crore.
During 2025–26, up to January 2026, mining revenue reached Rs 116.17 crore. Jammu earned Rs 15.06 crore, Kathua Rs 16.82 crore, Samba Rs 5.27 crore, Poonch Rs 1.04 crore, Rajouri Rs 0.93 crore, Udhampur Rs 0.78 crore, Doda Rs 1.33 crore, Ramban Rs 6.80 crore, Kishtwar Rs 13.45 crore and Reasi Rs 5.15 crore. In Kashmir division, Budgam recorded Rs 8.47 crore, Baramulla Rs 8.37 crore, Bandipora Rs 1.91 crore, Ganderbal Rs 1.48 crore, Kupwara Rs 3.43 crore, Srinagar Rs 7.24 crore, Shopian Rs 1.85 crore, Kulgam Rs 3.71 crore, Pulwama Rs 9.21 crore and Anantnag Rs 3.78 crore.
The Assembly also received details of expenditure under the District Mineral Foundation Trust. The DMFT is a non-profit statutory body set up in mining-affected districts to manage funds contributed by mining leaseholders. It is intended to support local communities, particularly tribal and marginalised populations, by financing development works that address the social, health and environmental impacts of mining, including infrastructure, drinking water, healthcare, education and livelihood projects.
In Jammu division over the three years combined, Jammu district spent Rs 1.93 crore out of Rs 78.52 crore earned, about 2.46 per cent. Kathua spent Rs 1.67 crore of Rs 49.90 crore, around 3.35 per cent, while Samba spent Rs 0.03 crore out of Rs 19.56 crore, roughly 0.15 per cent.
Poonch utilised Rs 0.64 crore from Rs 4.74 crore, nearly 13.5 per cent. Rajouri spent Rs 0.43 crore of Rs 8.94 crore, about 4.81 per cent, and Udhampur Rs 0.38 crore of Rs 8.05 crore, about 4.72 per cent. Doda spent Rs 0.18 crore out of Rs 13.12 crore, Ramban Rs 0.05 crore from Rs 20.73 crore, Kishtwar Rs 0.38 crore from Rs 48.92 crore, and Reasi Rs 0.27 crore from Rs 18.24 crore.
In Kashmir division, Budgam spent Rs 2.69 crore of Rs 31.29 crore, roughly 8.59 per cent, while Baramulla spent Rs 1.21 crore out of Rs 26.70 crore, about 4.52 per cent. Bandipora reported no DMFT expenditure despite earning Rs 5.40 crore. Ganderbal spent Rs 0.25 crore of Rs 9.46 crore, Kupwara Rs 0.31 crore of Rs 9.54 crore, and Srinagar Rs 3.50 crore out of Rs 28.53 crore, around 12.26 per cent.
Shopian utilised Rs 0.29 crore from Rs 4.47 crore, Kulgam Rs 0.97 crore from Rs 15.00 crore, Pulwama Rs 4.57 crore of Rs 36.36 crore, and Anantnag recorded the highest proportional utilisation, spending Rs 4.41 crore out of Rs 17.66 crore, nearly 25 per cent.
The data presented in the House shows that while mining has emerged as a significant source of revenue for several districts, particularly Jammu, Kishtwar, Budgam and Pulwama, the proportion of funds reinvested locally through the DMFT remains uneven, with some districts reporting minimal or no spending despite substantial collections.
