The Ministry of Mines is organising the Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir–2026 from January 8 to 10 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, aiming to strengthen Centre–State coordination and address key regulatory and developmental challenges in India’s mining sector. The three-day national conclave is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping policy direction…
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Coal Ministry Holds Chintan Shivir to Drive Sector Reforms
The Ministry of Coal organised a two-day Chintan Shivir on January 5 and 6 at Manesar in Gurugram to comprehensively review the progress of reforms in the coal sector and chart a clear roadmap for the future. The deliberative exercise aimed to move beyond routine administration and focus on outcome-oriented…
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Government Simplifies Coal Mine Approvals with New Rules
The Government of India has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025, marking a significant reform aimed at simplifying approval procedures for opening coal and lignite mines. The move is expected to reduce procedural delays, accelerate coal production, and strengthen ease of doing business in the coal sector while maintaining…
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Coal Ministry Simplifies Washery Rejects Disposal Process
In a significant reform aimed at improving operational efficiency and promoting sustainable resource use, the Ministry of Coal has simplified the process for disposal of coal washery rejects. The move, announced on December 18, 2025, aligns with the Centre’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and its focus on enhancing ease…
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J&K to Launch First Limestone Block Auction on Nov 24
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is set to mark a major milestone in its industrial growth as it prepares to launch the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks on November 24, 2025. The roadshow and formal launch event will take place in Jammu, led by Union Minister of…