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RMAI BULLETIN JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2021


             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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