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The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is organizing the National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 on March 23-24 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event aims to enhance the effective use of DMF funds towards sustainable development, particularly in mining-affected districts and aspirational areas. It will
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India's Ministry of Mines announced a historic milestone, having auctioned a record 200 mineral blocks in the fiscal year 2025-26. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts between the Union and State Governments, contributing to the country's auction-based mineral allocation framework maturity. A significant diversity of minerals
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The Ministry of Mines in India is set to launch the second tranche of exploration licence auctions, aimed at enhancing mineral exploration and securing long-term mineral resources. The event will also feature the unveiling of a new digital portal by the Geological Survey of India for data-driven decision-making in mineral
Vande Mataram
The Ministry of Mines commemorated the 150th Anniversary of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' with a mass rendition led by Secretary Piyush Goyal at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The event included a special 'Vande Mataram Selfie Point' for officials and visitors, reflecting patriotic fervour and unity.
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines has successfully completed Special Campaign 5.0, achieving all set targets. The campaign included 578 cleanliness drives, generating ₹97 lakh from scrap disposal and freeing up office space. It also featured a nationwide e-waste recycling initiative, collecting 9.02 tons of e-waste. The campaign emphasized record
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines has recognized two additional institutes, IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, bringing the total to nine. These CoEs aim to enhance R&D in critical minerals, essential for clean energy and advanced technology sectors, by operating
E-Waste Collection
The Ministry of Mines has made significant progress in the first two weeks of Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on an 'E-Waste Collection Drive'. Conducting 290 cleanliness campaigns, the initiative has freed 13283 sq. ft. of office space and collected 702.55 kg of e-waste across 58 locations.
Limestone
The Ministry of Mines has officially classified limestone as a major mineral, removing its previous classification as a minor mineral based on end use. This decision aims to facilitate ease of doing business and promote the utilization of limestone across various industries, particularly cement manufacturing. Existing minor mineral leases will
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines organized a successful Roadshow in New Delhi for the 6th Tranche of the Auction of Critical and Strategic Minerals, chaired by Secretary Piyush Goyal. The auction includes 23 mineral blocks vital for renewable energy and high-tech industries, aiming to enhance India's resource security. The
critical minerals
The Ministry of Mines has issued guidelines for a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme aimed at promoting critical mineral recycling in India. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet, is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission and focuses on developing recycling capacity for critical minerals from e-waste and spent
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Mines has actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025, achieving significant success in promoting cleanliness and sustainability. With 5,853 participants and 98 Cleanliness Target Units transformed, the campaign emphasized collective responsibility for a cleaner future. Key activities included a human chain event, recognition
e-waste recycling
The Ministry of Mines, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has launched a Pan-India E-Waste Recycling Drive as part of Special Campaign 5.0, running from October 2 to 31, 2025. The initiative aims to improve cleanliness in government offices and ensure scientific disposal of electronic waste. The