Kupwara, February 22 (Scoop News)- Kupwara district has huge potential in the industrial sector and thermal power generation as there are around 17 lakh metric tonne major mineral deposits available in different areas of this frontier district.
As per data available with Geology and Mining (G&M) department, 9 Lakh metric tonne Lignite deposits are available at Nichahama and Hangnikkot areas of the district, and have huge potential of thermal power generation. Likewise, at Awoora and Zirhama, there are 8 lakh metric tonne high quality Marble deposits which can revive the industrial sector and can provide ample employment opportunities in the district.
This information was given by District Mineral Officer (DMO) Kupwara, Dr.Shujat Ahmad Qureshi today, here at Kupwara.
He said Geology and Mining department has seized 440 vehicles including heavy earth moving machines used in illegal mining and transportation of raw material from different areas of Kupwara district during