In Sikkim, minerals and energy play a significant role in the economy of Sikkim. Minerals and energy, along with agriculture, industries, banking, tourism, etc. seem to be foundation on which the economy of Sikkim stands.
Sikkim is endowed with a terrain that is rich in mineral resources. Therefore, we come across a number of minerals housed in the territory of Sikkim. Some of the important minerals found in Sikkim are:
In Sikkim, the Department of Mines and Geology deals with the minerals and energy of Sikkim. These mineral resources of Sikkim are largely exploited by the Department of Mines and Geology in order to use the minerals and energy in Sikkim in the best possible way.
Sikkim had long been an agro-based economy; but with the proliferation of industries in Sikkim, many sectors such as banking, tourism, mines and energy, etc. have also accelerated in Sikkim. It goes without mention that in Sikkim, minerals and energy are playing a pivotal role in exalting the Economy of the State.
