Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to Inaugurate State Mining Minister’s Conference in Bhopal on 23rd January

The 2^nd State Mining Ministers’ Conference is going to be held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 23^rd January 2024. Union Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi will preside over the function. Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will be the Chief Guest of the Conference.

Mining Industry has always played a vital role in the economic growth of the country. Ministry of Mines has been laying emphasis on increasing exploration and following sustainable mining practices in the country for fulfilling the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The focus is also on exploration of ‘Critical and Strategic Minerals’ for making India self-reliant in these minerals. This 2^nd Conference of State Mining Ministers provides opportunities to discuss & deliberate issues pertaining to the mining sector paving way to implement the reforms done in the mining sector. The focal point of the conference is to develop strategies and increase the effectiveness of the new policy reforms brought out by the Union Government. Considering the vital role of mineral exploration in the country in meeting the global demand for minerals in coming decades, Union Government is holding this State Mining Ministers’ Conference to strengthen the ties between the Ministry of Mines and various state governments and discuss strategies required to achieve the goals being set for the Mining sector.

The Conference will serve as a platform for collaboration on various aspects of mining, including exploration, environmental sustainability, mineral processing, technology adoption and policy reforms. The Conference will also showcase best practices followed by the States and Success Stories of various States, providing a platform for peer learning and experience sharing that would be instrumental in fostering partnership and identifying sustainable solutions to face the challenges in the mining industry.