Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2023: Bill to Allow Private Sector to Mine Lithium, Five Other Atomic Minerals Passed in Parliament
Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi moved the The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, when Rajya Sabha reassembled in for the post-lunch period.
New Delhi, August 2: A bill that seeks to allow the private sector to mine six out of 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals such as gold and silver was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, amid a walkout by opposition members demanding a discussion over the Manipur violence issue. Monsoon Session 2023: PM Narendra Modi Holds Meeting With Senior Union Ministers To Discuss Government’s Strategy in Parliament.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi moved the The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, when Rajya Sabha reassembled in for the post-lunch period. Parliament Monsoon Session 2023: Jan Vishwas, Mines and Minerals Amendment Among 3 Bills Listed for Passage in Rajya Sabha Today.
The bill was passed by the Upper House of Parliament by voice vote.
It was approved by Lok Sabha last month.