Coal is the most important mineral resource in India, accounting for about 50% of the country's total mineral production.

Odisha is known as the 'Iron Ore State' due to its rich deposits of iron ore, which account for about 25% of India's total iron ore production.

Iron ore is the primary raw material used in the production of steel.

Gold is known as the 'King of Metals' due to its rarity, beauty, and monetary value.

Madhya Pradesh is known for its diamond mines, particularly in the Panna district.

Bauxite is the primary raw material used in the production of aluminum.

Rajasthan is known for its copper mines, particularly in the Khetri and Kolihan areas.

Limestone is the primary raw material used in the production of cement.

Odisha is known for its manganese mines, particularly in the Kalahandi and Koraput districts.

Silica sand is the primary raw material used in the production of glass.

Jharkhand is known for its mica mines, particularly in the Koderma and Giridih districts.

Phosphate rock is the primary raw material used in the production of fertilizers.

Karnataka is known for its gold mines, particularly in the Kolar Gold Fields.

Lithium is the primary raw material used in the production of batteries.

Jharkhand is known for its uranium mines, particularly in the Jaduguda area.