<h1>Madhya Pradesh Aims for Top Spot in Mineral Block Auctions with New Policy and Recycling Support Scheme</h1> The Centre expressed optimism that Madhya Pradesh will lead in auctioning the maximum number of mineral blocks this year, as discussed at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025. The Mines Secretary noted that Madhya Pradesh, previously ranked first and second in the past two years, is in close competition with Rajasthan. The state was praised for its progressive approach. A new policy is being developed to make extracting critical minerals from tailings commercially viable, alongside a forthcoming recycling support scheme. The ministry aims to boost the mining sector's contribution to both state and national GDP.