The Union government has modified the amendments proposed to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 following demands made by the State government, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve’s office has said.
The proposal to remove eight minerals included in the list of atomic minerals has been amended as per Kerala’s demand.
Mr. Rajeeve said on Saturday that the State had informed the Union government about its objection to the proposed amendment as early as a year ago and a memorandum had been submitted to Union Minister for Mining Prahlad Joshi in this regard.
