The Geological Survey of India (GSI), which undertook gold exploration surveys in several states across the country, has identified 9.8 million tonnes (MT) of resources, according to Rough & Polished.
According to Piyush Goyal , Minister of State (power, coal, new and renewable energy and mines), in the last 3 years, GSI carried out gold exploration work in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
“As a result of the exploration work of GSI, 9.8 MT of gold resources were established in the state of Rajasthan (6.78 MT), Jharkhand (2 MT) and Karnataka (1.02 MT) during the field seasons 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15”, he added.
