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FCI
Aravali Gypsum & Minerals India Ltd. was earlier a part of Fertilizer
Corporation of India Ltd.
, functioning in the name of Jodhpur Mining Organization. These mines
are in operation since 1952, supplying
mineral Gypsum to Sindri Fertilizer Plant to meet requirement of raw
material for the manufacture of Ammonium Sulphate.
Hon'ble BIFR approved demerger of Jodhpur Mining Organization of Fertilizer
Corporation of India Ltd. in to FCI Aravali Gypsum & Minerals India
Ltd. with effect from 1.4.2003.
Supply of Sindri plant stopped in the year 1990 due to phasing out of
the old plant. |
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The
Organisation has to its credit the exploration & prospecting of
265 gypsum deposits with a reserve of more than 100 million tonnes.
In fact, most of the Gypsum deposits in the country owe their existence
to Jodhpur Mining Organisation. Gypsum mines of Jodhpur Mining Organisation
are scattered in vast & difficult Thar desert & are situated
in Jaisalmer, Sri Ganganagar , Bikaner, & Barmer district. Mohangarh
mines of FCIL situated in Jaisalmer District has one of the best quality
gypsum in Asia. |