Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the mineral sector should benchmark its operations to international standards and advised them to prepare an action plan.
Modi said this during a meeting to deliberate the potential economic reforms in Mines and Coal Sectors to give a boost to the economy in the backdrop of Covid-19.
While reviewed the contribution of mines sector in increasing employment opportunities and boosting growth, Modi laid special focus on improving country’s self reliance in production of minerals and their in-country processing.
“He exhorted using modern technologies for efficient mining. He also directed to aim for reducing delays in obtaining clearances and partnering with states to facilitate increase in private investment to boost the economy,” an official statement said.
