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ActArchiveFriday, 11 August 2023

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023

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Summary
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Key Facts
TypeAct
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedFriday, 11 August 2023
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Science & TechnologyDST
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryResearchersR&D InstitutionsStartups
Government Context
NDA IIBJP-led NDA
Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
22 changes recorded for this policy.
TypeSunday, 19 July 2026via historical
policy
act
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Defence & Security, Social Protection
Energy, Science & Innovation, Trade & Commerce
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_tribal_affairs
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_tourism
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_surface_transport
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_textiles
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_urban_development
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_water_resources_river_development_and_ganga_rejuvenation
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_niti_aayog
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_women_and_child_development
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_youth_affairs_and_sports
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_pm_speech
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_upsc
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_special_service_and_features
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_eac_pm
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_office_of_principal_scientific_advisor_to_goi
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
DescriptionWednesday, 19 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.
Government of India press release: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
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