Amended mining rules a game changer for EV, clean energy transition
Critical metals have a significant role in clean energy transition as they are a key component of EV batteries and wind turbines.
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Critical metals have a significant role in clean energy transition as they are a key component of EV batteries and wind turbines.
Opposition members said the passing of the bills despite the fact that a no-confidence motion has been moved in the House was “illegal” and “a fraud on the Constitution.”
Amid total chaos and bedlam in Lok Sabha on Friday, three bills were passed within minutes, which included the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, which will allow private sector to bid for mining critical minerals like Lithium.
Congress floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said no other business in the House should be transacted without taking up the pending no-confidence motion for debate and voting but Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi argued that the no-confidence motion has 10 days time to be taken up after its admission.
India News: NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Friday cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment Bill 2023, paving the way for private sector e.