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What are the major changes introduced by the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act? Assess their likely implications for India’s mining economy. Discuss the challenges associated with its implementation.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q6. What are the major changes introduced by the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act? Assess their likely implications for India’s mining economy. Discuss the challenges associated with its implementation. (15 M) Difficulty …

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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

Source: TWSubject: Governance and Polity Context: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Parliament to establish a uniform, Centre-directed fiscal framework for mining and restrict state-level taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 About The Mines and Minerals (Development …

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Concentration of mineral resources in the hands of a few operators may undermine both market competition and public accountability. Examine this statement in the context of proposed changes to India’s mining lease regulations. Discuss its implications for resource governance.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q5. Concentration of mineral resources in the hands of a few operators may undermine both market competition and public accountability. Examine this statement in the context of proposed changes to India’s mining lease regulations. Discuss its implications for resource governance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Government Notifies Coking Coal as Critical & Strategic Minerals

Source:  ET Subject:  Economics/Geography Context: The Government of India officially notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957, a major reform aimed at slashing the country’s 95% import dependence. About Government Notifies Coking Coal as Critical & Strategic Minerals: What is it? By notifying Coking Coal as a Critical …

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Amendment to Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important Government Policies.     Context: The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying the rate of royalty in respect of Glauconite, Potash, Emerald, Platinum Group of Metals (PGM), Andalusite, Sillimanite and Molybdenum.   Significance: The …

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