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Government launches Sand Mining Framework to check illegal extraction
The Union Ministry of Mines has launched Sand Mining Framework to help states deal with the sand mining issues, including demand supply deficit and illegal extraction. It was launched at the third National Conclave on Mines & Minerals held in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
New Delhi hosts 3rd edition of National Conclave on Mines and Minerals
The 3rd edition of National Conclave on Mines and Minerals has started in New Delhi on March 20, 2018. The representatives of various state governments, mining industry, industry associations, financial and academic institutions will participate in the event. The conclave ..
IIP expands at 7.5% in January 2018
According to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), India’s factory output, measured by Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded overall 7.5% growth in January 2018, indicating early signs of industrial revival. Factory output grew at 7.1% in December ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
JEIM honoured with 2017 Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award
The Joda East Iron Mine (JEIM) of Tata Steel has been honored with the prestigious Golden Peacock Innovation Management Award for the year 2017 for driving innovation in mines. The award was given at Institute of Directors India’s 2nd Global ..
Industrial production grows 5.7% in November 2016
India’s factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has registered 5.7% growth in November 2016 as against 1.9% in October 2016. It is the fastest growth recorded in more than four years and is largely on account ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Union Government notifies new import policy for marble & travertine blocks
Union Government has notified new import policy for marble & travertine blocks with effect from October 1, 2016. The policy aims to balance the interests of domestic consumers, producers and processors, and ease the system for import of marble & ..