Monday, August 2, 2010

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Model State Mineral Policy to Goa;Goa MP

Posted: 02 Aug 2010 09:06 AM PDT

Union Minister of Mines informed Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. in the Rajya Sabha today in a written reply to his question that the Government of India has on 12.10.2009circulated a Model State Mineral Policy to all State Governments including Goa, to help give effect to the National Mineral Policy which lays specific emphasis on Policy on mining in tribal areas, Stakeholders participation, Rehabilitation & Resettlement etc.  The minister further informed Mr Naik that The State Governments have been requested to consider adopting the policy.  These previsions would lead to optimal mining in a scientific and efficient manner.

The Government has approved the National Mineral Policy, 2008, on 13th March 2008, replacing the National Mineral Policy, 1993.  The new Policy enunciates policy measures like assured right to next stage mineral concession, transferability  of mineral concessions and transparency in allotment of concessions, in order to reduce delays which are seen as impediments to investment and technology flow in the mining sector in India, Minister said.

The Mining policy also seeks to develop a sustainable framework for optimum utilization of the country's natural mineral resources for the industrial growth in the country and at the same time improving the life of people living in the mining areas, which are generally located in the backward and tribal regions of the country,he said.

The Government has singed Agreements/Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with countries like Canada, Chile, Namibia, China, etc. with a view to facilitate bilateral cooperation in the fields of geology and mineral resources.  These Agreement/MoUs provides framework for bilateral cooperation on subjects of mutual interest like research and development, training of personnel and acquiring state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of mineral exploration and development, minister further informed Mr Naik.
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