In the financial year 2025-26, the Mining Department of Uttarakhand achieved a record revenue of ₹1217 crore (roughly $146 million USD), exceeding its target of ₹950 crore (approximately $114 million USD). This marks a significant increase from the previous year's revenue of ₹1041 crore (around $125 million USD), showcasing the department's effective strategies and the state's strengthening economic position. The revenue has dramatically increased from just ₹110 crore (about $13 million USD) in 2012-13. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the department has simplified the mineral policy and regulatory framework, promoting legal mining while curbing illegal activities. Technological innovations, such as the Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System (MDTSS), have been implemented, including 45 advanced e-check gates equipped with modern surveillance tools. Additionally, the department has received national accolades, including the SKOCH Award for its initiatives. The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, recognized Uttarakhand's outstanding performance in Minor Mineral Reforms with a second-place award and an incentive grant of ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD).