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India Gazette
13 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reaffirms Centre's full support for Mineral and Coal sector growth in North East
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy reaffirmed the Government's full support to the mineral- and coal-rich North Eastern states at the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati. Addressing the gathering on Day 2 of the event, the Minister underlined the Centre's commitment to strengthening mining infrastructure, fast-track project approvals, and promoting sustainable mining practices in the region. He stated that the development of the North East is central to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with the eight states--Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim--rightfully celebrated as Ashta Lakshmi. The Union Minister highlighted that enhanced Centre-State coordination is key to generating employment, attracting investment, and driving inclusive economic growth through mineral and coal sector development. During the conclave, representatives from all eight North-Eastern states presented their roadmaps for advancing the mining and coal sectors. Ministers from Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, along with the Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland, outlined state-specific strategies, achievements, and plans. They shared progress in block auctions, exploration of critical minerals, revival of coal mines, development of minor minerals, and adoption of sustainable mining models. The discussions reflected a shared commitment to balancing environmental safeguards with economic growth. States also called for greater central assistance to overcome regional challenges and realise their full resource potential. Addressing the conclave, Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, emphasised the need to significantly scale up exploration efforts across the country. He urged the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), and State Governments to work in close coordination and adopt modern, targeted, and time-bound exploration practices, especially for critical and strategic minerals. He added that the Government has provided unprecedented policy and budgetary support to boost exploration activities, and now is the time to translate that momentum into action on the ground. On the sidelines of the conclave, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the new regional office of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) in Guwahati. The inauguration was held in the presence of Assam Minister for Mines, Kaushik Rai; Additionally, V L Kantha Rao, Secretary (Ministry of Mines), Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary (Ministry of Mines) with Piyush Sharma, Controller General, IBM, and senior officials from the Central and State Governments. The new IBM office is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening regulatory oversight, technical support, and facilitation services for the mining sector in the North East. The two-day conclave served as a vital platform for aligning regional mining strategies with the national agenda of sustainable development, energy security, and economic transformation under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
NE has significant untapped deposits of mineral resources: GSI
Guwahati: The northeastern region, traditionally known for its hydrocarbon reserves, has revealed significant untapped deposits of diverse mineral resources, including critical and strategic minerals. These have gained unprecedented importance in the evolving global context of clean energy transition, digital infrastructure, and defence manufacturing, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) reported. Additionally, explorations have also revealed potential deposits of graphite, vanadium, base metals, gold, coal, and limestone. In the current worldwide shift towards clean energy, digital systems, and defence production, critical and strategic minerals have become increasingly vital. These essential resources, which include rare earth elements (REE), graphite, vanadium, lithium, cobalt, and additional minerals, serve as fundamental components in batteries, permanent magnets, semiconductors, and sophisticated alloys. "India's growing demand for such resources underscores the need to identify and develop domestic sources, particularly in geologically promising regions such as the North East," the GSI underlined in its handbook on "Geological Potential of North East India," which was released at the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cặp EUR/USD: Đà Tăng? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The report said in Arunachal Pradesh, GSI's exploration resulted in the establishment of a vanadium resource totalling 13.79 million tonnes, marking India's first major resource of this critical alloying element. The importance of vanadium lies in its applications in aerospace alloys and increasingly, in vanadium redox flow batteries, a scalable solution for grid-level energy storage. The REEs — grouped into light and heavy categories — are indispensable in modern electronics, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and defence systems. GSI's investigations have revealed promising REE anomalies across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. Among the other emerging critical minerals — lithium, cobalt, and bauxite — preliminary geochemical indications of lithium have been recorded in brine-rich environments in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, as well as Precambrian gneiss in Assam. "While still in early stages of investigation, these occurrences merit further exploration, especially given India's dependency on lithium imports," the report said. Nickel and cobalt, associated with ophiolite complexes in Nagaland and Manipur, are being targeted through detailed geochemical surveys and petrographic studies, while bauxite, primarily of lateritic origin, is found in Meghalaya (West Khasi Hills), the report added. The report also stated that GSI has established a resource of over 17.89 million tonnes of graphite with significant grades in Arunachal Pradesh, making it viable feedstock for downstream beneficiation and high-value applications such as lithium-ion battery anodes and refractory applications. While Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have emerged as promising zones for graphite, vanadium, REEs, base metals, gold, coal, and limestone, Meghalaya and Nagaland hold extensive resources of limestone, coal, and minor strategic metals, according to the report. GSI found valuable iron ore deposits with an estimated resource of 18.29 million tonnes at Chandardinga area in Dhubri district, while glass sand with high silica content has been identified in Nagaon and Karbi Anglong districts, and placer gold has been recorded from the Subansiri River basin in upper Assam. In Manipur, chromite has been identified in Ukhrul district, and clay and lignite deposits in Kangvai Valley. The report added that mineral resources of Mizoram are limited, primarily due to the region's young geology and limited extent of exposed basement rocks, but "potential exists for hydrocarbons, clay, and construction grade materials." Known more for its oil and natural gas potential, Tripura has a modest inventory of solid minerals, the report said, adding that although Sikkim has traditionally not been known for large-scale mineralisation, small-scale occurrences of copper, lead-zinc, graphite, etc have been reported in the lesser Himalayan terrain.
India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
Kishan Reddy attends 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' conclave, highlights boost in infrastructure
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy attended the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati on Friday, where he underlined the government's commitment to developing the mining sector in the northeastern region and praised the state of Assam for its steps against illegal mining. Speaking to mediapersons at the event, the Union Minister said, 'The Mining and Coal Ministry is organising the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave. We want to encourage the northeastern states in the mining sector.' Reddy also emphasised the significance of the eight northeastern states, often referred to as the Ashtalakshmi states, in India's growth narrative. He said, 'Under the leadership of PM Modi, we want to strengthen the Ashtalakshmi states further.' Highlighting the progress made in the region over the past decade, the minister noted that the northeast has witnessed a big boost in infrastructure in the last 11 years. He added, 'The PM himself has visited the northeast more than 60 times in these past years.' Reddy also praised the Assam government for taking strong steps against illegal mining. 'Assam govt has stopped illegal mining in the state,' he said. The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Government of Assam, organised the 2nd North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave on June 27-28 in Guwahati. The conclave, being held under the Government of India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat,' will witness participation from all eight North Eastern states. The Chief Minister of Assam graced the occasion as Chief Guest, alongside Mining and Geology Ministers from across the region. The event aimed to promote sustainable and scientific mining, improve the ease of doing business in the resource sector, and strengthen centre-state coordination for balanced regional development. Building on the success of the first conclave held in Nagaland, this year's edition will feature a series of impactful sessions and releases. The Geological Survey of India (GSI), under the Ministry of Mines, also presents the latest findings on mineral exploration and unveils key publications dedicated to the region's geology and resource profile. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between central agencies and state governments to accelerate mineral exploration. The conclave will also feature NLC India Ltd.'s ambitious plans to set up 1,000 MW of solar power capacity in Assam, contributing to the national target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030. The two-day conclave signifies a strong convergence of efforts between the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Coal, aligning energy security with regional development and environmental sustainability. The event is expected to serve as a catalyst for future investments, innovation, and inclusive growth in the North Eastern Region. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
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- United News of India
AP Minister Subhash gives a helping hand to a poor family
Kakinada, Jun 26(UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Labour Vasamsetti Subhash on Thursday helped out a poor family by presenting them Rs.20,000 from his pocket during his visit to Yerupalli village in Ramachandrapuram mandal on Thursday. On hearing from the local Alliance party leaders that Chavvakula Sathish, a daily wage worker, died of illness and his family is in financial crisis, the Minister visited the family members and presented them Rs.20,000 from his personal funds He assured the family members further assistance for their speedy rehabilitation. It is not the first time the Minister exhibited such a gesture and the fifth in recent times. He used to donate liberally from his Vasamsetti Charitable trust, his personal PRO said . The Minister also expressed shock over the tragic death of Alamuru police station sub inspector M Ashok and constable in a road accident near Suryapet in early hours of Thursday while going to Hyderabad in a car in search of the ganja smugglers. Conveying his condolences to the bereaved family members, he assured all out support to them on behalf of the government. UNI XR KNR RKM More News Guwahati to host North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave from Jun 27 27 Jun 2025 | 1:59 AM Hyderabad, Jun 26 (UNI) The 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave will be held in Guwahati, Assam, from June 27-28, said Union Coal Minister Reddy here on Thursday evening. see more.. AP Youth warned about long term effects of drugs 27 Jun 2025 | 1:56 AM Kakinada, Jun 26(UNI) The honorary secretary of the Indian Dental association Dr Addala Satyanarayana advised the People especially the youth to keep away from Drug abuse as it not only spoils their health but also has a long term effect on their families. see more.. AP's Space Policy 4 0 targets Rs 25,000 Cr investment 27 Jun 2025 | 1:53 AM Vijayawada, Jun 26 (UNI) In a significant step towards positioning Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of India's space sector, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to finalise the AP Space Policy 4.0, with the goal of attracting Rs 25,000 crore in investments. The policy also aims to generate direct employment for 5,000 people and indirect opportunities for nearly 30,000 people. see more.. AP Minister Subhash gives a helping hand to a poor family 27 Jun 2025 | 1:53 AM Kakinada, Jun 26(UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Labour Vasamsetti Subhash on Thursday helped out a poor family by presenting them Rs.20,000 from his pocket during his visit to Yerupalli village in Ramachandrapuram mandal on Thursday. see more.. 27 Jun 2025 | 1:47 AM Hyderabad, Jun 26 (UNI) The sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have seized over Rs 2.70 lakh unaccounted amount during the surprise checks conducted at various places across Telangana including RTC check posts, RTA offices and Sub Registrar offices on Thursday alone. see more..
