NEW DELHI: Amid a walkout by the Opposition members, the Rajya Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Soon after the House reassembled in the post-launch session, Union minister for coal and mines Pralhad Joshi moved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. The Upper House passed the Bill by voice vote. It was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha too by a voice vote.