Summary :

On June 7, 2025, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Mr. Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, highlighted the central government’s major reforms over the past 11 years to boost the mining sector while ensuring sustainability, public welfare, and environmental protection. Speaking at a felicitation event by the Indian Bureau of Mines in Jaipur for seven-star and five-star rated mines, he stressed the use of modern technology to promote sustainable mining. He urged stakeholders to clear misconceptions about the sector and focus on worker safety and welfare, reiterating the government’s aim to balance growth with social responsibility. Rajasthan Chief Minister, Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma, also stressed the need for harmony between mining and environmental conservation. He noted a record 24% increase in the state’s royalty collection last year, signalling strong growth. Rajasthan, rich in 57 types of minerals including iron and gold, contributes 12% to India’s total mineral output. He reaffirmed strict action against illegal mining and invited entrepreneurs to invest in Rajasthan’s transparent, fast-growing mining sector, assuring full government support for sustainable development.

Source: IBEF

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