On November 14, 2025, Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Ministry of Mines Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, located in Bharat Mandapam, Hall No. 5, New Delhi. The ceremony began with lamp-lighting and the singing of Vande Mataram.
The Pavilion showcases India's mineral and mining ecosystem with participation from Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) like NALCO, HCL, GSI, MECL, JNARDDC, NIRM, and partners such as Hindalco, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), and institutions like NFTDC.
Shri Reddy toured the Pavilion, interacting with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), exploring the Virtual Reality (VR) Zone, and reviewing displays. The Pavilion focuses on the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable mining practices, advanced exploration technologies, and innovations. Interactive quizzes, learning modules, and dynamic displays explaining critical minerals, geological exploration, and sustainability-driven innovations are featured. Visitors can experience VR-based mining simulations and digital mining technologies.
The Ministry of Mines invites visitors to explore the Pavilion at IITF 2025.
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Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The primary governmental body responsible for the mining sector, hosting the pavilion.
India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025: The venue where the Ministry of Mines Pavilion was inaugurated.
National Critical Mineral Mission: A key initiative highlighted in the pavilion, focusing on critical minerals.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy: Union Minister who inaugurated the Ministry of Mines Pavilion.
New Delhi: The city where the IITF 2025, and thus the Mines Pavilion, was held.
Ministry of Mines
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Inaugurates Ministry of Mines Pavilion at IITF
2025
Posted On: 14 NOV 2025 4:35PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Ministry of Mines Pavilion
at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Hall No. 5, New Delhi. The
ceremony commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting followed by the collective singing of Vande
Mataram to mark 150 years of the national song. The event witnessed the presence of the Secretary,
Ministry of Mines, senior officials, industry representatives, and visitors.
The Pavilion showcases the combined strength of India’s mineral and mining ecosystem, with active
participation from all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Ministry — NALCO,
HCL, GSI, MECL, JNARDDC, NIRM — along with partners such as Hindalco, Hindustan Zinc
Limited (HZL) and institutions like NFTDC.
Shri Reddy took a detailed walkthrough of the Pavilion, interacting with Self-Help Groups (SHGs),
exploring the Virtual Reality (VR) Zone, and reviewing displays set up by the Ministry and its
attached organisations. He observed how each institution is leveraging new technologies, sustainable
mining solutions, and innovation-driven practices to strengthen the nation’s mineral ecosystem.
After the walkthrough, the Union Minister appreciated the comprehensive efforts of the Ministry and
noted that the Pavilion effectively reflects the Government’s commitment to responsible, technology-
enabled, and sustainable growth of the mining sector, ensuring efficient utilisation of India’s mineral
resources for national development.
Key highlights of the Pavilion are its focus on the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable
mining practices, advanced exploration technologies, and innovations shaping India’s future in
minerals and metals. Visitors can experience immersive VR-based mining simulations, digital mining
technologies, and interactive knowledge zones.
To engage students and young visitors, the Pavilion also features interactive quizzes, learning
modules, and dynamic displays explaining critical minerals, geological exploration, and
sustainability-driven innovations.
The Ministry invites all visitors to explore the Pavilion and be part of this enriching journey at IITF
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Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the
Mining Pavilion at Hall No. 5, Bharat Mandapam,
showcasing Indiaʼs mineral strength and innovations. The
event was graced by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines,
along with senior officials and stakeholders from the
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Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy,
visited the Mines Pavilion at IITF 2025 and took a detailed
walkthrough of all the stalls set up by the Ministry of Mines
and its attached organisations.
He interacted with SHGs, explored the VR Zone, and
reviewed the Show more
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Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy performed the
traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolising the
auspicious opening of the Mines Pavilion. He also led the
gathering in singing Vande Mataram to commemorate 150
years of the iconic national song.
The ceremony witnessed the Show more
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