The two-day-long 3rd National Mines Ministers’ Conference began at Konark in Odisha this morning. Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Conference, jointly hosted by the Union Ministry of Mines and Government of Odisha. The Conference presided over by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, aligns with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and brings together more than 11 state mining ministers along with senior officials from the Central and Odisha Governments. The conference also aims to provide a platform to discuss critical mining sector strategies.

Officers from the Ministry of Environment and Forest, DGMS, and Railways will be making presentations on key issues in the mining sector, such as safety, sustainability, environmental concerns, and transportation challenges. The focus will be on fostering collaboration to ensure efficient, safe, and eco-friendly mining operations nationwide. These deliberations aim to strengthen India’s mining ecosystem in line with sustainable development goals. The Conference underscores the Union Mines Ministry’s commitment to building a transparent, sustainable, and efficient mining ecosystem. This initiative aims to unlock the potential of India’s mineral wealth and contribute to the nation’s development under the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.