Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates E-portal of accreditation scheme for minerals exploration

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates E-portal of accreditation scheme for minerals exploration

• The Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the E-portal of accreditation scheme for Mineral exploration on November 23, 2021.
• The portal was inaugurated at the 5th National conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi.
• The first ever national conclave on Mines and Minerals was held at Raipur in 2016.
• The minister presented awards to 149 five-star rated mines for sustainable mining practices and all round performance.
• He also handed over of 52 Geological Survey of India (GSI) approved mine blocks to 15 State Government.

Points to Remember:

1. The 5th National conclave on Mines and Minerals was held in which city? New Delhi
2. Who is the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs? Shri Pralhad Joshi
3. Where was the first ever national conclave on Mines and Minerals  held? Raipur