The Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi arrived at the venue of the first Northeast Geology and Mining Ministers’ Conclave at the Niathu Resort flanked by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
At the Conclave he along with the Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Assam reiterated the immense potential of the northeast in contributing to the growth of the country.
In the first session of the conclave, discussions amongst different State ministers of the North Eastern States were held, deliberating on the pertinence to mining and geological activities in the North Eastern states. In the second session, the course and gist of the deliberations are to be presented to Joshi for further action. The Ministry of Mines desires to encourage exploration activities and auction of mines in the mineral-rich NE states which will ultimately lead to the development of the region.
Joshi visited the Geological Survey of India (GSI) office in Dimapur, Nagaland, and discussed initiatives taken by GSI officials regarding exploration activities in the region.
He further released a special video that encapsulated the initiatives taken by GSI officers across the country under the Special Campaign 2.0 drive. Under the Special Campaign 2.0 drive, he planted saplings at the GSI office in Dimapur. Officials here had actively participated in the campaign and disposed of scraps to make their office cleaner.
Pralhad Joshi has participated as the Chief Guest in the first NorthEast Geology & Mining Ministers’ Conclave held on October 31 at the Niathu Resort, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland.
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