<h1>Significant Potash Reserves Found in Punjab; State to Benefit from Royalties After Central Auction Completion</h1> Extensive surveys have uncovered significant potash reserves in three mining blocks in southwest Punjab, making it the first Indian state with substantial deposits. These reserves are located in Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka districts, specifically in the Kabarwala, Sherewala, Ramsara, Shergarh, and Dalmir Khera blocks. Potash, primarily used in fertilizers, is currently imported in large quantities by India. Extraction will employ advanced drilling to avoid land acquisition, with environmental assessments underway. While auction rights belong to the central government, Punjab will benefit from royalty revenue. The state has approved mining in the Kabarwala block, pending central auction completion.