New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav today said the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Rules, 2023 has been amended to facilitate the objectives of achieving self-reliance in the Critical Mineral sector under the newly launched National Critical Mineral Mission, 2025.
Under this mission, 24 minerals have been identified as critical and strategic, and 29 others have been recognized as important for strengthening the country's economy and national security.
"The amended rules simplify the approval process for mining these minerals in forest areas for both public and private entities," said the Minister at the 20th Global Sustainability Summit hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Yadav said, ...