GMDC Receives Environmental Clearance for Lakhpat–Punrajpur Lignite & Limestone Mine in Kutch

Ahmedabad, February 27, 2026: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC), a Government of Gujarat enterprise and one of India’s leading lignite producers, has received Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for its Lakhpat–Punrajpur Lignite and Limestone Mine in Kutch, Gujarat.

The clearance authorizes a production capacity of 3.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of lignite and 29.81 MTPA of limestone, marking a key milestone in GMDC’s expansion strategy. This approval enhances long-term production visibility, strengthens the company’s mineral resource base, and reinforces GMDC’s strategic role in Gujarat’s energy and industrial mineral sectors.

The integrated development of lignite and limestone resources is expected to support core sectors, including energy generation, cement, and other mineral-based industries, ensuring supply stability and contributing to regional industrial growth.

GMDC’s Lakhpat–Punrajpur Mine is part of its ongoing strategy to diversify mineral streams, strengthen its reserve base, and drive sustainable operational growth. The company maintains a strong commitment to responsible mining practices, environmental safeguards, and statutory compliance in all its operations.

About GMDC:
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited operates five lignite mines across Kutch, South Gujarat, and Bhavnagar. Recognized as the largest merchant seller of lignite in India, GMDC supports critical energy and industrial requirements while adhering to sustainable and responsible mining practices.

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