Archive · 18 Sep 2026
AI and Digitalisation Seen Transforming India’s Mining Sector
Sasmit Patra said new technologies could improve India’s mining industry.
He specifically discussed artificial intelligence, or AI, and digital tools.
These tools could help companies watch mining operations more carefully.
They could also help use natural resources responsibly.
Digital records may make decisions and information more transparent.
Patra said technology could make mining more efficient and safer.
He also connected technology with sustainability and trust.
He made these comments at a conference organized by FICCI.
Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra said AI and credible data could make India’s mining and metals sector more productive and globally competitive.
Patra said digitalisation could improve transparency across the sector.
He highlighted technology’s potential to monitor operations, use resources responsibly and generate credible data.
AI and digital tools could improve efficiency while strengthening safety and sustainability, according to Patra.
Patra made the remarks at an FICCI conference on digitalisation, AI, automation and technology integration in mining and metals.
- Who
- Sasmit Patra, a Rajya Sabha MP and member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines & Steel.
- What
- He said AI, digitalisation and credible data could transform India’s mining and metals sector.
- When
- At an FICCI conference; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- At the FICCI conference on Digitalisation, AI, Automation and Technology Integration in Mining and Metals; the location is not specified.
- Why
- To discuss how technology could improve productivity, competitiveness, transparency, safety, sustainability and responsible resource management.
- Speaker
- Sasmit Patra, Rajya Sabha MP
- Committee
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines & Steel
- Sector
- Mining and metals
- Technologies highlighted
- Artificial intelligence, digitalisation, automation and technology integration
- Potential benefits
- Higher productivity, efficiency, safety, sustainability and transparency
- Event organizer
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)