On 23rd November 2021, The Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has inaugurated the E-portal of an accreditation scheme for Mineral exploration.
The portal was inaugurated at the 5th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi.
The first-ever national conclave on Mines and Minerals was held at Raipur in 2016. Joshi also presented awards to 5-star rated mines for sustainable mining practices and all-around performance. He also handed over of 52 Geological Survey of India (GSI) approved mine blocks to 15 State Government.
