Shri G. Kishan Reddy Calls for Expediting Mineral Exploration and Strengthening Centre–State Coordination

The 4th Conference of Mining Ministers concluded in Goa, emphasizing the need for Centre-State coordination to expedite mineral exploration and strengthen the mining sector.

• The conference was attended by representatives from Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
• Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the need to expedite mineral exploration, enhance state revenue, improve mine planning, and ensure effective mine closure practices.
• Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey stressed collective efforts to accelerate mining initiatives for mineral self-reliance.
• Ministry of Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra assured addressing challenges, including delays and procedural bottlenecks, through better coordination.