New Delhi: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has called for expediting mineral exploration and strengthening Centre-State coordination to accelerate the development of India's mining sector, particularly amid rising demand for critical minerals.
Addressing the two-day 4th Conference of Mining Ministers in Goa, Reddy emphasised the need for coordinated efforts between the Centre and state governments to speed up mineral exploration, enhance state revenues from mining and improve mine planning and closure practices.
The second day of the conference witnessed discussions on key priorities for the mining sector, with participation from Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Representatives from the participating states highlighted sectoral challenges, shared their experiences and discussed opportunities for improving mining activities.
Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey stressed the importance of collective efforts by states to accelerate mining initiatives and strengthen India's mineral self-reliance.
Keshav Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, said the ministry had taken note of the issues and suggestions raised by participating states. He assured that efforts would be made to address challenges, particularly delays and procedural bottlenecks, through improved coordination and timely resolution.
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening Centre-State cooperation, resolving operational challenges and accelerating the development of India's mining sector in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
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