Bharatiya Janata Party · Goa Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 20 Jun 2026
“Within six months of returning to power, we will start mining in the state through the Goa Mineral Development Corporation and auction of iron ore blocks through transparent leasing and by following the due process of law.”
Fulfilled for the auction component. The Directorate of Mines and Geology issued an official NIT dated 2022-09-30 inviting bids for grant of mining lease for four iron ore mineral blocks under Section 10(B) of the MMDR Act, 1957 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. The 2023 Governor's Address stated that four iron ore blocks had been auctioned, and the 2026 Governor's Address stated that 12 iron ore blocks had been auctioned across the first, second and third NITs. This supports the auction/due-process component, though it does not by itself satisfy the separate six-month mining-restart commitment.
Governor's Address stated that 12 iron ore blocks had been auctioned, of which five had become operational.
View sourceGovernor's Address stated that four iron ore mining blocks had been auctioned.
View sourceDirectorate of Mines and Geology issued NIT inviting bids for four iron ore mining blocks under the MMDR Act and Mineral Auction Rules.
View sourceDirectorate of Mines and Geology, Government of Goa - Notice Inviting Tender for Mining Blocks
Government of Goa - Governor's Address 2026
BJP Goa Assembly Election 2022 manifesto
Government of Goa - Governor's Address 2023
We will, through our constant efforts, propel Goa to a growth trajectory that will enable the state to become a $50 billion economy in the next 10 years.
Within six months of returning to power, we will start mining in the state through the Goa Mineral Development Corporation and auction of iron ore blocks through transparent leasing and by following the due process of law.
We will make Goa the meetings, conventions and exhibitions hub (MICE) of Asia, further boosting the tourism sector.
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