Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules 2021

On 10^th November, 2021, the Ministry of Mines has notified the Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR), 2017.

• The MCDR have been framed under section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 [MMDR Act] to provide rules regarding conservation of minerals, systematic and scientific mining, and development of the mineral in the country and for the protection of environment.

Impact: The new rules will not only improve mine planning practices, security and safety in the mines but also ensure better supervision of mining operations.

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