Bhubaneswar: Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, is hosting the 3rd National Mines Ministers’ Conference on January 20-21, 2025, at Konark.
The two-day event aligns with the vision of “Vikasit Bharat 2047” and will bring together more than 16 State Mining Ministers, including Deputy Chief Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir and the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, along with senior officials from the Central and Odisha Governments.
The conference will be presided over by Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, with Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi gracing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest.
The conference will provide a platform for State Mining Ministers, senior government officials, and stakeholders to discuss critical mining sector strategies.
Officers from the Ministry of Environment and Forest, DGMS, and Railways will be making presentations on key issues in the mining sector, such as safety, sustainability, environmental concerns, and transportation challenges.
The focus will be on fostering collaboration to ensure efficient, safe, and eco-friendly mining operations nationwide.
These deliberations aim to strengthen India’s mining ecosystem in line with sustainable development goals.
The 3rd National Mines Ministers’ Conference underscores the Ministry’s commitment to building a transparent, sustainable, and efficient mining ecosystem.
This initiative aims to unlock the potential of India’s mineral wealth and contribute to the nation’s development under the vision of “Vikasit Bharat 2047.”