India’s critical mineral mission accelerates as 56 mineral blocks, 11 exploration licence blocks successfully auctioned

June 24, 2026 2:54 PM

India’s critical mineral mission accelerates as 56 mineral blocks, 11 exploration licence blocks successfully auctioned

India’s push to secure critical minerals essential for clean energy, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing has gained significant momentum, with the Ministry of Mines successfully auctioning 56 critical and strategic mineral blocks and 11 Exploration Licence (EL) blocks under various auction tranches. The latest milestone comes with the successful completion of the Seventh Tranche of Critical and Strategic Mineral Block Auctions, in which 10 mineral blocks were awarded. With this, the ...

Centre launches second tranche of limestone block auctions in J&K to boost mining and industrial growth

May 13, 2026 11:46 AM

Centre launches second tranche of limestone block auctions in J&K to boost mining and industrial growth

The Ministry of Mines on Tuesday launched the second tranche of e-auction of limestone blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, putting 12 mineral blocks across Anantnag, Rajouri, and Poonch districts up for auction in a move aimed at accelerating industrial development and attracting fresh investments in the Union Territory. The tranche was officially launched in Srinagar by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, who said the Centre’s reforms in the mining sector are focused on simplifyin...

Ministry of Mines celebrates IDY 2025 with mega event, 35,000 attend in Hyderabad

June 21, 2025 7:27 AM

Ministry of Mines celebrates IDY 2025 with mega event, 35,000 attend in Hyderabad

The Ministry of Mines is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and nationwide participation, in alignment with this year’s global theme — “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The theme reflects the deep connection between individual well-being and the health of the planet, with yoga serving as a powerful tool for both. Inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry has launched a series of impactful initiatives to promote y...