Unlocking the potential of the Indian minerals sector- Report by the Ministry of Mines

This report by Ministry of Mines spells out the key priorities that will enable transformation of the mining sector in India. Unlocking the potential will add 6-7 % to the growth of the Gross Domestic Product and create 13 to 15 million jobs through direct and indirect contribution by 2025.

The key priorities are as follows:

• including enhancing resource and reserve base through exploration and international acquisition
• reducing permit delays
• putting in place core enablers (infrastructure, human capital, technology)
• ensuring sustainable mining and sustainable development around mining
• creating an information, education and communication strategy undertaking measures to ensure implementation

The chapters covered in the report are:

• Increasing relevance of the global minerals sector and implications for India
• Performance of the Indian minerals sector
• Value in unlocking the potential of the Indian minerals sector
• ‘Transformining’ the Indian minerals sector

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