A hundred and ninety major mineral blocks auctioned in seven years
COAL & MINING

A hundred and ninety major mineral blocks auctioned in seven years

Coal and Mines Minister, Pralhad Joshi has reportedly said that due to several innovative initiatives taken by the Central government, including amendments in mining legislations, 190 major mineral blocks have been auctioned in the last seven years, adding that commercial mining has been a great success in the country. The Centre is making efforts to attract more private entrepreneurs into mineral exploration. Mineral exploration will be carried out without adverse environmental impact through the enhanced use of drones and other latest technologies.

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Coal and Mines Minister, Pralhad Joshi has reportedly said that due to several innovative initiatives taken by the Central government, including amendments in mining legislations, 190 major mineral blocks have been auctioned in the last seven years, adding that commercial mining has been a great success in the country. The Centre is making efforts to attract more private entrepreneurs into mineral exploration. Mineral exploration will be carried out without adverse environmental impact through the enhanced use of drones and other latest technologies. Also read: Target 900 MT coal production: MinisterMinistry of Coal signs 16 agreements with bidders of coal mines

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