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Following date shows the Mineral deposits in India:
Figure 2 - Source: Drishtiias
Figure 3 - Source: Drishtiias
How is the industry regulated? State governments have the exclusive powers to frame
The mining industry in India is regulated by both the the policy and regulate its exploration, extraction and
Centre and the State. As per the constitution, the processing of all the minor minerals (building stones,
States have the power to regulate the minerals and sand and clay). The minerals which are not covered in
mines which are subject to Central laws and the Minor minerals are covered in the Major minerals.
regulations. The Central government has the power to regulate,
make laws and policy regarding the Major minerals in
There are two types of minerals - Major and Minor. the country.
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