Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Critical Mineral Exploration Underway in Northeast India
Imagine the government is looking for special materials, like ingredients for phones and planes, in Northeast India.
They're sending explorers to Mizoram and Assam to find them.
The government wants to be less reliant on buying these materials from other countries.
They're changing some old rules about mining to make it easier and are talking to local governments.
They have a big project starting soon, spending lots of money to find and use these important materials, making sure they find them, process them, and even recycle them from old products.
Exploration of critical minerals is underway in Mizoram and Assam, India.
The government plans to consult with northeastern states regarding mineral extraction.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025 aims to reduce import dependence.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has 23 ongoing mineral exploration projects in the Northeast.
The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was approved, running from 2024-25 to 2030-31.
- Who
- Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Geological Survey of India (GSI), and the Central Government.
- What
- Exploration of critical minerals in Northeast India.
- When
- Ongoing, with a focus on projects from FY2024-25 to 2030-31.
- Where
- Mizoram, Assam, and nationwide.
- Why
- To reduce dependence on imports and strengthen domestic capability for critical minerals needed in various sectors.
Government's Perspective
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Mining Reforms
Government's Perspective
Reduce dependence on imports and strengthen domestic capability
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- Minister
- G Kishan Reddy
- States Involved
- Mizoram and Assam
- Bill
- Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025
- GSI Projects
- 23 ongoing in Northeast
- NCMM Timeline
- 2024-25 to 2030-31
- NCMM Outlay
- ₹16,300 crore