The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mineral Policy of 2019. National Mineral Policy 2019 replaces the National Mineral Policy 2008.
Objective: To have a more effective, meaningful and implementable policy that brings in further transparency, better regulation and enforcement, balanced social and economic growth as well as sustainable mining practices.
Benefits: The New National Mineral Policy will ensure more effective regulation. It will lead to sustainable mining sector development in future while addressing the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas.
