Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals; stresses on Self Reliance in Mining Sector

Union Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi has said that Sustainable Mining is the need of the hour. Inaugurating the 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi today, Mr Joshi said, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mineral Mining Sector has reached its zenith of growth and under his vision mineral production is scaling new heights. He said, after getting suggestions from various stakeholders Government has brought many changes in the mining policies. Mr Joshi also stressed Self Reliance on the Mining Sector.    

Minister of State for Mines Raosaheb Patil Danve said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Nation is aiming to become a five trillion-dollar economy. He said, the Ministry of Mines has taken several initiatives so that there will be a win-win situation for all. Mr Danve said, in the last eight years, India has witnessed development and it is becoming self-reliant.  

The conclave has been organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

This evening, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present Rashtriya Khanij Vikas Puraskar and other awards in different categories at the conclave