Physical Geography of India: Which plateau is known as the 'Mineral Heart of India'?

The Chotanagpur Plateau, primarily covering Jharkhand and parts of Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, is called the 'Mineral Heart of India' due to its extraordinary mineral wealth. This region contains some of the world's largest deposits of coal, iron ore, copper, mica, bauxite, and other valuable minerals. The plateau's geological formation, consisting of ancient rocks, has resulted in this concentration of mineral resources, making it crucial for India's mining and heavy industries including steel production.