Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Odisha Presents Mineral Governance Roadmap at National Meet
Odisha's minister talked about the state's new rules for mining at a big meeting in Gujarat.
He said Odisha has made important changes to make mining more transparent and fair.
The state has sold rights to mine eight big areas and plans to do more.
The minister also suggested some ideas to the central government to make mining better for everyone.
Odisha wants to be a leader in mining that is good for the environment and helps the economy grow.
Odisha's Steel and Mines Minister presented the state's reform-led roadmap for mineral governance at the National Mineral Chintan Shivir–2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The event brought together key stakeholders, including Union Ministers, state ministers, and experts from the mining and metals sector.
Odisha highlighted the implementation of OMPTS–2025 and OMMC Rules–2025, terming them landmark reforms for enhanced regulatory oversight and ease of doing business.
The state has successfully auctioned eight major mineral blocks and issued NITs for 12 additional blocks, reinforcing investor confidence and transparent mineral allocation.
Jena proposed policy suggestions to the Centre, including rationalizing duties on iron ore fines and strengthening state PSUs for assured raw material supply.
- Who
- Odisha Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena
- What
- Presented Odisha's reform-led roadmap for mineral governance
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To strengthen transparency, curb illegal mining, and ensure sustainable mineral utilization
- Event
- National Mineral Chintan Shivir–2026
- Location
- Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Key Speaker
- Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, Odisha Steel and Mines Minister
- Reforms Highlighted
- Odisha Mineral Policy and Transparency System (OMPTS)–2025, Odisha Minor Mineral Concession (OMMC) Rules–2025
- Major Mineral Blocks Auctioned
- 8
- Additional Blocks with NITs Issued
- 12
- National Vision
- Viksit Bharat 2047