🔆 Mineral Belts of India – Areas & Potentials 📍 The North Eastern Peninsular Belt ✅ Area/Region: Extends from the Aravalli range in Rajasthan in the west to the Chotanagpur Plateau in Jharkhand and Odisha in the east. ✅ Potentials: Rich deposits of coal, iron ore, copper, lead, and zinc. 📍 The South Western Belt ✅ Area/Region: Located in the states of Karnataka, Goa, and parts of Maharashtra. ✅ Potentials: Abundant reserves of iron ore, manganese, limestone, and bauxite. 📍 The North Western Belt ✅ Area/Region: Spread across Rajasthan and Gujarat. ✅ Potentials: Deposits of limestone, marble, gypsum, rock phosphate, lignite, and bentonite. 📍 The Central Belt ✅ Area/Region: Located in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. ✅ Potentials: • Coal: Substantial reserves, key for India’s energy needs. • Iron Ore: Supports the iron and steel industry. • Bauxite, Limestone, and Dolomite: Crucial for aluminium production, cement manufacturing, and construction materials. 📍 The Southern Belt ✅ Area/Region: Located in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. ✅ Potentials: Rich deposits of iron ore, bauxite, and limestone. 📍 The Eastern Belt ✅ Area/Region: Extends through Odisha, West Bengal, and parts of Jharkhand. ✅ Potentials: Vast reserves of iron ore, coal, manganese, and chromite. 📍 The Western Belt ✅ Area/Region: Located in Maharashtra and Gujarat. ✅ Potentials: Deposits of manganese, bauxite, limestone, and gypsum.