Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) Rajasthan, long known for its tourism, handicrafts and desert landscapes, is fast emerging as a strategically important state for India’s national security, clean energy and industrial self-reliance.From rare earth minerals buried beneath the volcanic terrain of Balotra to newly discovered natural gas reserves in Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan is increasingly becoming central to India’s resource security ambitions.At the heart of this transformation lies the Siwana Ring C…
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Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state has emerged as a major destination for mining and mineral-based investments after undertaking wide-ranging reforms in the sector, adding that the Centre has rewarded Assam with a Rs 500 crore incentive for its achievements. In a post on X, Sarma said Assam has taken “incremental leaps” in the mining sector by introducing major reforms and creating a transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem.“Assam h…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the National Mineral Chintan Shivir at Mahatma Mandir in the state capital, calling it a key platform to chart the mining sector’s roadmap for “building a new India”. The three-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, brings together mining ministers from various states, senior officials and industry stakeholders to discuss reforms, technology, sustainability and future policy directions for the sector…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy described the mining sector as a “pillar of economic growth” that will play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. The minister was speaking at the National Mineral Chintan Shivir in Gujarat which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The three-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, brings together mining ministers from various states, senior officials and industry st…