Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 11 (ANI): A nationwide brainstorming session on mining sector — Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026, with participation from each Centre and States, held in Gandhinagar, mentioned the sector and collectively reiterated their dedication to advancing sustainable mining and securing India’s essential mineral wants.
The assembly held this week targeted on key priorities for strengthening India’s mining sector, with detailed discussions on the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable mining practices and measures to make sure long-term mineral safety, in accordance with a press release from the Ministry of Mines.
The deliberations mirrored the collective resolve of the Centre and States to reinforce home capabilities throughout the mining worth chain by way of coordinated and forward-looking approaches.
The deliberations included a presentation by Vivek Kumar Bajpai, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, who outlined the framework of the National Critical Mineral Mission.
He highlighted initiatives associated to the identification of essential minerals, exploration and auctioning methods, strengthening home mining and processing capacities, promotion of worth addition and measures aimed toward constructing resilient provide chains by way of collaboration with trade and analysis establishments.
Pankaj Kulshrestha, Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines, made a presentation on the restoration of essential minerals from waste dumps and tailings.
He highlighted the scope for utilising superior applied sciences and secondary assets to enhance mineral availability whereas selling environmentally accountable and round mining practices.
Addressing the gathering, Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, emphasised the significance of well timed operationalisation of mines to reinforce the contribution of the mining sector to nationwide development.
He underlined the necessity for expeditious and accountable processes and acknowledged that the Ministry of Mines is taking steps to speed up mining actions in step with the nation’s developmental necessities.
Punjab Mining Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal highlighted the progress and potential of the state’s mining sector and emphasised the adoption of recent applied sciences, sustainable practices and efficient coverage measures to additional strengthen the sector.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy highlighted the significance of strengthening the mining sector as a basis for inclusive and sustainable improvement.
He emphasised the efficient utilisation of District Mineral Foundation funds for the welfare of mining-affected areas, the necessity for sturdy mine closure planning and the significance of well timed auctioning of mineral blocks.
He reiterated that States are key companions in advancing mining sector reforms and guaranteed continued help from the Government of India to advertise accountable mining and improve home mineral safety in alignment with the targets of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The two-day convention was attended by Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil, Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Vijay Kumar Sinha, together with Ministers from State governments and senior officers of the Ministry of Mines. Mining Ministers and senior officers from greater than eight States participated within the deliberations. (ANI)