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Banking service chronicle published this article page no 8 this belt extends over karnataka goa and contiguous tamil nadu uplands and kerala. this belt is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite. it also contains high grade iron ore manganese and limestone. this belt packs in coal deposits except neyveli lignite. this belt does not have as diversified mineral deposits as the north-eastern belt. kerala has deposits of monazite and thorium bauxite clay. goa has iron ore deposits. the north-western region this belt extends along aravali in rajasthan and part of gujarat and minerals are associated with dharwar system of rocks. copper zinc have been major minerals. rajasthan is rich in building stones i.e. sandstone granite marble. gypsum and fullers earth deposits are also extensive. dolomite and limestone provide raw materials for cement industry. gujarat is known for its petroleum deposits. you may be knowing that gujarat and rajasthan both have rich sources of salt banking services chronicle monthly magazine.