(a) whether the Government proposes to carry out reforms in the mining sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to carry out reforms in the mining sector; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION(SHRI B.K. HANDIQUE)
(a) & (b): The National Mineral Policy, 2008 has enunciated policy measures
like assured right to next stage mineral concession, transferability of mineral
concessions and transparency in allotment of concessions, in order to reduce
delays which are seen as impediments to investment and technology flow in the
mining sector in India. The National Mineral Policy, 2008 is available on the
website of the Ministry of Mines (http://mines.nic.in).