**Summary:**
On August 7, 2025, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, led a high-level brainstorming session in New Delhi focused on reforms within the Indian mining sector. The session, attended by Secretary Mines, Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, and over 45 senior representatives from major mining and metal companies including Tata Steel, JSW, Vedanta, Adani, and Hindalco, aimed to identify regulatory, structural, and operational reforms necessary to maximize the mining sector's potential and align it with the Viksit Bharat 2047 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Discussions covered mineral exploration, auction processes, approvals, logistics, and sustainable mining practices. The Ministry of Mines addressed industry concerns and solicited further input to streamline processes, reduce bottlenecks, and accelerate mining project execution. This initiative builds upon the Ministry's efforts since the 2015 auction regime and underscores its commitment to fostering a transparent, investor-friendly, and innovation-driven mining ecosystem to support India's economic growth.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri G Kishan Reddy: Union Minister for Coal and Mines.
Ministry of Mines: A government ministry responsible for the mining sector in India.
Shri Satish Chandra Dubey: Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal and Mines.
New Delhi: Location of the Brainstorming Session; capital of India.
Shri V.L. Kantha Rao: Secretary Mines.
Viksit Bharat 2047: National vision for a developed India by the year 2047.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: National vision for a self-reliant India.
Tata Steel: A leading mining and metal company that participated in the session.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy Chairs
Brainstorming Session on Mining Sector Reforms
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 7:10PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State, Shri Satish Chandra
Dubey, chaired a high-level Brainstorming Session on Reforms in the Mining Sector today in New Delhi. The
session was held in the presence of Secretary (Mines), Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, and senior officials of the
Ministry.
The objective of the session was to engage with industry leaders and stakeholders on regulatory, structural,
and operational reforms required to unlock the full potential of India’s mining sector and align it with the
national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
More than 45 senior representatives from leading mining and metal companies participated in the session,
including Tata Steel, JSW, Vedanta, Adani, Hindalco, and others. Participants shared practical insights, policy
suggestions, and challenges related to mineral exploration, auction processes, approvals, logistics, and
sustainable mining practices. The Ministry addressed the queries raised and also sought further industry inputs
to streamline processes, reduce bottlenecks, and enable faster execution of mining projects.
This session builds upon the Ministry’s sustained efforts since the introduction of the auction regime in 2015
and reflects its proactive approach to positioning India as a global hub for responsible and efficient mining.
The Ministry remains committed to fostering a transparent, investor-friendly, and innovation-driven
ecosystem to support the country’s economic growth and industrial development.
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