Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 31 (EMN): Despite major reforms in the mining sector in the country, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the north-eastern states are yet to make a mark in the mineral block auction regime. Rio was speaking at the 1st Northeast Geology and Mining Ministers’ Conclave at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima on Monday. He expressed hope that the deliberations at the conclave would lead to important policy decisions, and the mineral resources would not remain as mere potential resources but form the backbone for economic growth and development of the region. He added that this conclave will open a new chapter in the history of mineral exploration and mineral development in NE India. Further, Rio mentioned that Nagaland, besides oil and natural gas, has economically viable mineral resources such as coal, limestone (cement and chemical grade), multi-metal magnetite and minor mineral resources, especially sandstone distributed across the state. However, harsh rugged terrain and connectivity, land ownership systems, other logistics factors and prolonged non-settlement of the Naga political issue, have inhibited the proactive participation of exploration and extraction agencies in the state. The state directorate has the manpower but is unable to take up more mineral blocks on account...
Related Keywords
Dimapur , Assam , India , Guwahati , Odisha , Orissa , Caisii Mao , Nagalandlr Pralhad Joshi , Neiphiu Rio , Himanta Biswa Sarma , Ministry Of Mines , Pralhad Joshi , Niathu Resort , Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio , Northeast Geology , Mining Minister Conclave , Indian Constitution , Biswa Sarma ,
vimarsana.com © 2020. All Rights Reserved.