Guwahati, June 27 -- Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday called for a renewed push to develop the mining sector in the North Eastern Region, asserting that the Centre would actively support states in harnessing the region's untapped mineral wealth.
Speaking at the North East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati, Reddy underscored the importance of legal and sustainable mining practices in driving the region's growth.
He commended the Assam government for its firm action against illegal mining, describing it as a model for other north eastern states to emulate.
"The Northeast, which we call the 'Ashtalakshmi' region, has immense potential, and the Centre is committed to its holistic development under Prime Minist...