Raipur (thestates.news) | Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the high-level review meeting on the mining and coal sectors at CM residential office in Raipur on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed mineral exploration, auctions of mineral blocks, coal production, development of critical and strategic minerals, utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds and the adoption of modern technology in mining activities.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai said Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral wealth, and its resources play an important role in the country’s industrial and economic development. The State Government is committed to coordinating with the Central Government to ensure their appropriate, scientific and responsible use. He said the benefits of mineral wealth must extend beyond industrial development and reach local people directly, particularly mining-affected and tribal communities. The government is making continuous efforts to establish Chhattisgarh as a major growth engine for the country through better mineral resource management, investment, employment generation, and inclusive development.
