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Centre working on enhancing mines sector output in GDP to 2.5% by 2030

The Centre has taken various measures with regard to Ease of Doing Business to increase the contribution of mines and minerals sector towards the country's GDP to 2.5 per cent by 2030, Union Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday. He addressed a two-day National Conclave on Mining Ministers here to deliberate on the ambitious target. "The intention of this conclave is that we should in coming years up to 2030, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, other than coal and petroleum, add 2.5 per cent to the GDP of the country. Now, other than these two -- coal and petroleum -- it is 0.9 per cent," he told reporters after the inaugural session. The Prime Minister has given the target of 2.5 per cent to be achieved by 2030, he said. "...we want to achieve it before 2030. For that, we have taken lot of measures as far as Ease of Doing Business is concerned and ease of investment is concerned," the Union minister said. Observing that the

17 mineral mines taken back from states over non-production: Pralhad Joshi

In March, Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021

190 major mineral blocks auctioned in seven years, says Pralhad Joshi

"Mineral exploration will be carried out without adverse environmental impact through enhanced use of drones and other latest technologies," he said.

Govt plans to auction 17 non-operational mines surrendered by PSUs: Joshi

The government plans to put on auction 17 mines surrendered by public sector undertakings which could not put the blocks into operation, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. The statement comes in the wake of the government making efforts to ramp up domestic coal production to ensure adequate availability of dry fuel to different sectors. "Just the-day-before yesterday (Sunday) I got 17 blocks back and they are very good blocks and I am putting them for auction now," Joshi said. Speaking during a conference on the Indian minerals and metals industry organised by NMDC and FICCI, the minister said many PSUs in the country in sectors like coal were sitting on big mines. The government decided to take away all those mines from the public sector undertakings which do not get into operation even after the lapse of five to six years and put them on sale. "I talked to the chief ministers and ministers of a few states and asked them the reasons for sitting on mines. These

India targets 900 million tonne coal production in FY23: Minister

With regards to commercial mining, coal minister Pralhad Joshi said 43 mines have been awarded during the last two years and that they will generate employment for nearly 32,000 people

Pralhad Joshi slams Derek O'Brien for calling parliament 'Gujarat Gymkhana'

Amid the ongoing monsoon session and adjournments in parliament, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi lambasted TMC leader Derek O'Brien for calling the parliament a 'Gujarat Gymkhana'

Pralhad Joshi slams Cong, calls Rahul 'nakli Gandhi' with 'fake' ideology

In one of the sharpest attacks on Rahul Gandhi by the ruling BJP, Union Minister, Pralhad Joshi on Friday called the Congress leader a "fake Gandhi" whose ideology was "fake" as well.

Green clearance given to 83 projects of Coal India in last two years: Govt

To ensure adequate supply of coal to various sectors, including power, the government has set a target of 1 billion tonnes coal production for Coal India Ltd (CIL)

Laxmikant Bajpai appointed as BJP's new chief whip in Rajya Sabha

Meanwhile, the BJP has again appointed Piyush Goyal as its leader in the Upper House.

Siddaramaiah accuses Pralhad Joshi of conspiring against Yediyurappa

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday accused Union Minister Prahlad Joshi of conspiring against BS Yediyurappa and removing him from the Chief Minister's chair

Thermal coal demand to increase to around 1,500 MT by 2040: Joshi

The minister added that there was a need to be conscious about the environment and keep in mind the sustainable mining goals.

Consumers compelled to buy coal at high prices to keep plants running: CCAI

The statement comes amid certain parts of the country witnessing power outrages in the wake of fuel shortages

Pvt investors, CIL, govt exploring ways to make coal mining more bankable

The challenge for the companies is how to make the banks finance the projects

India must increase coal production for self-reliance: Pralhad Joshi

India needs to increase domestic coal production in order to fulfil the ever-growing demand for fuel and reduce import dependency, Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday.

National database soon to monitor terrorism activities: Amit Shah

The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) Bengaluru premises today

Pralhad Joshi calls Rahul 'fake astrologer' over his coal-crisis comment

Joshi's remarks came after the Wayanad MP yesterday said that the Modi government should stop running the "bulldozer of hatred" and run power plants instead

Coal minister Pralhad Joshi to chair NMET governing body meet on Wednesday

NMET was established in 2015 with an objective to increase mineral exploration in the country

No shortage of coal in the country, says minister Pralhad Joshi

India's imports of non-cooking coal fell to 125.61 million tons during the April-January period of the current financial year, which is 23.33% lower compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal

Coal mining resumes at NEC's Tikak Colliery in Assam's Tinsukia

Mining operations at NEC, a unit of Coal India Limited (CIL), were halted due to environment-related issues in 2020

Pralhad Joshi suggests introducing Bhagavad Gita in schools across India

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday suggested that every state government can think about implementing the Gujarat government's decision of introducing Bhagavad Gita in schools