Ease of doing biz to transparency: Draft National Mineral Policy takeaways

The last date for receipt of stakeholders' comments is February 9, the govt said in a statement

A move that is aimed at making the regulatory environment conducive to the ease of doing business, the procedures for grant of mineral concessions shall be transparent. 

The central government has invited suggestions from the stakeholders on the draft National Mineral Policy.

The last date for receipt of the comments is February 9, the ministry said in a statement.

Here are the key takeaways from the draft policy:

1) Role of states in mining will be facilitation and regulation of exploration activities by investors and entrepreneurs.

2) There shall be transparency while reserving areas for state agencies unless security considerations or specific public interests are