July 16, 2026 10:34 AM
Centre launches eighth tranche of auction for 20 critical mineral blocks to strengthen supply chain security
The Centre on Wednesday launched the eighth tranche of e-auction for 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine states, further expanding India's efforts to secure essential mineral resources, reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chains for sectors such as clean energy, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey, launched the latest round of auction...
