Mining royalty is an important source of revenue for a
State like Orissa. The collection of mining revenue has steadily
increased over the years. The collection of mining revenue for the last
5 years and current year is indicated below.
(Figures in Crore rupees)
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Year
Target
Mining
Revenue Collected
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(1)
(2) (3)
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2002-2003
422.00 443.54
2003-2004
530.00 550.76
2004-2005
618.70 670.51
2005-2006
860.00 805.00
2006-2007
950.00 936.55
2007-2008
1045.00 828.23
(up to January, 2008)
