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Pralhad Joshi introduces Mines and Minerals Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha

A bill seeking grant of exploration licence to private sector players for deep-seated and critical minerals was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023 also empowers the central government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite licence for certain critical minerals. Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi introduced the bill in Lok Sabha amid continuous slogan-shouting by opposition members over the Manipur issue. According to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill, the amendments "would facilitate, encourage and incentivize private sector participation in all spheres of mineral exploration for critical and deep-seated minerals". The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 has already been amended several times earlier. However, the mineral sector requires certain more reforms particularly for increasing exploration and mining of critical minerals that are essenti

GSI conducts 122 exploration projects for critical minerals this year

In the last three years, a total of 422 critical minerals exploration projects were taken by the scientific agency

LS adjourned for the day; govt assures discussion on Manipur in both Houses

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday amid noisy protests by opposition members over the situation in Manipur. As soon as the House assembled at 2 pm, ministers laid papers amid din. Opposition members were shouting slogans such as "Manipur Manipur" and "Manipur is burning". Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said that the government has already made it clear that it was open to a discussion on Manipur in both Houses of Parliament. He said that Deputy leader in Lok Sabha Rajnath Singh has also given a similar assurance. Joshi said that Home Minister Amit Shah would make a detailed reply once the discussion takes place, the time of which will be decided by the Speaker. As opposition members continued raising slogans, Kirit Solanki, who was chairing proceedings, adjourned Lok Sabha for the day.

G20 meetings helped placing culture at heart of policymaking: Pralhad Joshi

The G20 working group meetings have progressed from identifying and deliberating on four key priorities to seek consensus on action-oriented recommendations that would be a significant step in placing culture at the heart of policymaking, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday. Welcoming delegates at the G20 working group meeting that began here on Sunday, Joshi said the grouping strives to build consensus on the ministerial declaration containing the four priority areas, which are cornerstones in the vision of an inclusive and sustainable future. The four priorities set for the meeting are -- Protection and Restitution of Cultural Property; Harnessing Living Heritage for a Sustainable Future; Promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries and Creative Economy; and Leveraging Digital Technologies for the Protection and Promotion of Culture. Joshi said each of these priorities showcases a world that is culturally diverse yet unified. "We have progressed from identifying and ...

Monsoon session of Rajya Sabha to commence from July 20 to August 11

'The President has summoned the Rajya Sabha to meet on Thursday, 20th July 2023 and to conclude on Friday, 11th August 2023,' it said

Ministry of Mines set to release list of critical minerals for India

The list will serve as a guiding framework for policy formulation, strategic planning, and investment decisions in the mining sector

Reforms in coal, mining sector led to increased revenues: Pralhad Joshi

State revenues have improved and production of coal and other minerals increased significantly on the back of reforms taken by the government in the coal and mining sectors, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. The minister made the remarks at a conference on 'Achievements of Coal and Mines Ministry' in the national capital. "In the last 9 years of the Modi government, there have been various reforms in the whole coal and mining sector. Country is moving towards Atmanirbharta. 2014 onwards, the first-come-first-serve system was totally removed and a transparent auction regime was set in place and by that state got a huge revenue both as far coal and mining sectors are concerned," the minister for coal and mines said. Citing examples, the minister said the revenue of Odisha from coal and other minerals increased multi-fold to Rs 50,000 crore in 2021-22, from Rs 5,000 crore in 2015-16. The government made amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) ..

Will not face shortage of coal this year, even during Monsoon: Pralhad

India will not face any shortage of coal this year even during the monsoon, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. No matter what is the demand this year, the government is prepared to meet the same, the minister said at a conference on underground coal mining here. "I assure the country on behalf of Coal India and the coal ministry that there will not be any shortage of coal even in the monsoon this time," he said. The preparation is good and it is "our responsibility" to meet the entire demand this year, Joshi said. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the event, the minister said while 35 million tonne (MT) coal is at thermal power plants, 65 MT is lying at pit heads of Coal India and private miners and another 10-12 MT is in various stages of transportation. On the movement of coal through rakes, Joshi said the ministry is working in close coordination with Railways for movement of the dry fuel from pit heads to locations. Earlier, the minister also unveiled Co

Sustainable mining technology need of the hour: Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Coal and Mining Pralhad Joshi was speaking at the inauguration of the first Mining Start-Up Summit at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Congress cannot tolerate good things...: Pralhad Joshi slams Oppn parties

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed the Opposition parties' boycott of the new Parliament building inauguration and said that Congress cannot tolerate good things happening

Reconsider decision to boycott inauguration: Union minister to Oppn parties

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday termed as "unfortunate" the decision by 19 opposition parties to boycott the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building and urged them to reconsider their stand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday. The opposition parties contend that President Droupadi Murmu should do the honours as she was not only the Head of State, but also an integral part of Parliament as she summons, prorogues, and addresses it. "Boycotting and making an issue out of a non-issue is most unfortunate. I appeal to them to reconsider their decision and join the function," Joshi told reporters here on the sidelines of a national workshop on National e-Vidhan Application. Joshi said the Lok Sabha Speaker was the custodian of Parliament and he has extended an invitation to the prime minister to inaugurate the building.

Pralhad Joshi hints at replacement of K'taka BJP chief after party's defeat

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday hinted at the possibility of replacement of the BJP Karnataka President Nalin Kumar Kateel, who has already completed his three year term, following the party's loss in the Assembly elections. Kateel, a three-time Lok Sabha member from Dakshina Kannada, was appointed state unit chief in August 2019 for a three year term. He was given an extension last year in view of the impending elections. In the May 10 elections, the Congress ousted the BJP from power. The Congress got 135 seats in the 224-member Assembly, while the BJP secured 66 seats and JD(S) 19. Joshi, the Lok Sabha member from Dharwad, and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, said the BJP legislature party will decide on who would be the leader of opposition in the Assembly after a discussion in the presence of a representative from the party's central leadership. I would just like to say that his (Kateel's) term of three years is over. In view of the (Assembly)

No matter who comes to campaign, BJP will remain in power: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Joshi reacted to Sonia's upcoming visit to K'taka's Hubbali in view of elections, and said that no matter who comes to state for campaigning, BJP will return to power in state

India records historic growth in coal output at 982 MT in FY23: Joshi

India has recorded historic growth in its coal output at 982.21 million tonnes (MT) in 2022-23, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Saturday. At 982 MT, the country's total coal production is 14.65 per cent higher from 778.21 MT produced in the 2021-22 fiscal, the minister said in a statement. "This is a historic moment for the coal sector. I congratulate all the coal warriors and stakeholders for the record growth. Despite the stiff targets, CIL, SCCL, along with captive & commercial mines have produced more than 892 MT of coal in FY23," Joshi said. He said Coal India Ltd (CIL) has done a tremendous job by surpassing its FY23 fiscal's target and produced 703.20 MT of coal, which is 12.94 per cent up from 622.63 MT in 2021-22. Further Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) produced 67.14 MT as against 65.02 MT a year ago, registering a rise of 3.25 per cent. The captive & commercial mines producers produced 121.88 MT coal, up 34.59 per cent from 90.56 MT in the ...

India to be coal exporter by 2025-26: Coal minister Pralhad Joshi

The ministry has also signed agreements for 29 coal mines auctioned under the sixth round of commercial coal mines auction

India to start coal export by 2025-26, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

Asserting that India has adequate coal reserves, Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said the country will start exporting the dry fuel by 2025-26. From a net importer of coal, India is moving towards becoming a net exporter of non-coking coal, Joshi said on the sidelines of the seventh round of auctions for commercial mining of coal blocks in the national capital. The minister also assured of an uninterrupted supply of coal in the approaching summer season -- when the peak demand is expected to be 229 GW during April. Domestic demand for coal is estimated to reach 1,087 million tonnes in the ongoing financial year. The industry meets some parts of its requirements through imports. According to the Coal Ministry, India's cumulative total estimated coal reserve as of April 1, 2022, was 3.61 lakh million tonnes (MT). On a question related to imports, he said India's imports of substitutable coal were 90 MT, which will be stopped by 2025-26 when the country will start ...

India, Australia to partner for mineral projects to develop supply chain

Ministers from the two countries have also agreed to deepen cooperation and extend their existing commitments to the India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership

LS privilege committee to hear oral evidence against Rahul Gandhi on Mar 10

Sources close to Rahul Gandhi have insisted that he has replied to the notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat

Union minister urges mining sector to contribute 2.5% in GDP by 2026-27

Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders from the mining industry to take the sector's contribution to GDP to 2.5 per cent by 2026-27 and said that the government will come up with investor-and industry-friendly norms. Joshi, who holds the portfolios of Parliamentary affairs, coal and mines, was speaking at the 75th foundation day of the Nagpur-based Indian Bureau of Mines, a multi-disciplinary government organisation. The minister said many sectors in India are transforming and the country's mining businesses can achieve the target of a 2.5 per cent contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2026-27. Addressing entrepreneurs and representatives of the mining sector, Joshi said the Indian Bureau of Mines, government and private mining entities should work towards this goal. Joshi said the government has brought in many changes in the sector and would be introducing more investor-and industry-friendly norms in future, most probably in the .

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