Rajya Sabha clears MMDR Amendment Bill to boost India’s critical mineral sector

Updated On: 13 August, 2026 02:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening India’s critical and strategic mineral sector. The Bill proposes greater flexibility for mining leaseholders

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Rajya Sabha clears MMDR Amendment Bill to boost India’s critical mineral sector. (PICS/PTI)

The c has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's critical and strategic mineral sector.

The Bill, which seeks to introduce several changes to the country's existing mining framework, had earlier been passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday. It will become law after receiving the President's assent.