Chhattisgarh leads in the production of which of the following mineral resources as of 2021-22?

Key Points

• Chhattisgarh is known for its significant production of tin concentrate, contributing majorly to the country's output.
• The state’s geological reserves of tin ore are the only significant reserves of tin in India.
• Chhattisgarh accounts for almost the entire production of tin concentrate in India.
• This mineral is primarily found in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

Additional Information

• Iron Ore:
  • Iron ore is a critical raw material for steel production.
  • India is rich in good quality iron ores.
  • The major iron ore producing states are Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
• Bauxite:
  • Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum.
  • India is a significant producer of bauxite.
  • The major bauxite producing states are Odisha, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Limestone:
  • Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of mineral calcite.
  • It is used primarily in the cement industry.
  • Major limestone producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh.