Lucknow, June 29 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday emphasized the crucial role of the mining sector in state's journey towards achieving a one trillion-dollar economy.
He noted that the sector has evolved beyond just mineral extraction to become a key driver of economic growth, investment attraction, and local employment generation.
During a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Geology and Mining held today, the Chief Minister stated that the state's mining policy has now emerged as a model of transparency and technological efficiency.
Highlighting the department's performance, he noted that mineral revenue has recorded an average annual growth rate of 18.14 per cent between FY 2021- 22 and FY...