Topic : Economy: Indian Economy and Issues relating to planning, Mobilization of Resources, growth, development and employment.
5. Enumerate the steps taken by the Government of India towards effective utilization of natural resources available with respect to mines and minerals. (250 words)
Reference: pib.gov.in
Why the question:
Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs launched SATYABHAMA (Science and Technology Yojana for Atmanirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement) Portal for Science and Technology Programme Scheme of Ministry of Mines on 15th June 2020.
Key Demand of the question:
The question is straightforward and is about enumerating the steps taken by the Government of India towards effective utilization of natural resources available with respect to mines and minerals.
Directive:
Enumerate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining the importance of effective utilization of natural resources available with respect to mines and minerals.
Body:
The question is straightforward and one has to list down the policies and programs taken by the government in this direction. Discuss the projects like SATYABHAMA, NGO Darpan Portal etc. that are key policies in the mining and the mineral sector. Use a map of India to highlight the presence of natural minerals and mines, present the spatial dimension and list the policies associated around each region.
Conclusion:
Conclude with significance of these policies in effective utilization of natural resources.
