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The Government has taken several steps to increase the domestic production of Coal and reduce the import of coal. The focus of the Government is on increasing the domestic production of coal and to eliminate non-essential import of coal in the countr

As per Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, State Governments have been empowered to frame rules to curb illegal mining, transportation, and storage of illegally mined minerals and for the purposes connected t

In addition to making a few further changes to the Bill, the Committee also made seven general suggestions, six of which have been approved by all the relevant ministries and departments.

The Opposition stuck to its demand for holding a discussion on the Manipur situation under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha and staged a walkout on Wednesday but for the first time since the monsoon session began on July 20 there were no adjournments and three bills were passed with only the NDA and neutral parties participating in the debate.

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Bill, 2023 has been passed by both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, empowering the Indian government to conduct auctions of 26 critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt and graphite. State governments currently auction mining blocks.

Parliament passed a bill allowing the private sector to mine key atomic minerals and deep-seated minerals in India. The move aims to reduce dependency on imports and promote exploration and mining of critical minerals, including lithium, gold, silver, copper, and zinc. The bill also introduces exploration licenses for deep-seated and critical minerals and removes certain minerals from the list of atomic minerals. The involvement of private agencies is expected to bring advanced technology, finan...

A 50-year production lease for offshore minerals is provided under the bill.

India News: India’s lithium and semiconductor dreams got a shot in the arm, with the Parliament on Wednesday clearing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Reg

Parliament officials said Birla was upset at the behaviour of both the Opposition and Treasury benches during the passage of bills in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023, that seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts.