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14 August 2026

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

The topic concerns a landmark legislative amendment to the MMDR Act, which directly impacts federal relations, resource governance, and constitutional debates regarding state versus union powers.

1 min read Day 1 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.
  • The legislation seeks to regulate major minerals including coal, limestone, iron ore, copper, and manganese.
  • The Bill aims to establish uniform mineral rates across the country.
  • States retain regulatory powers over 49 minor minerals.
  • Critics argue the Bill encroaches on Entry 18 of the State List (Land) and undermines fiscal federalism.
  • The Union government maintains that the Bill does not interfere with the autonomy or revenue rights of States.
  • Jharkhand accounts for approximately 40% of India's total mineral resources.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 6 in Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has been running since 14 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional challenges regarding the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States concerning mineral-bearing lands under Entry 18 of the State List. 150 words
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  2. Examine the concept of fiscal federalism in the context of the regulation of major minerals in India. How can the Union government balance the need for national uniformity in mineral policy with the constitutional rights of resource-rich States? 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
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Prelims

  1. Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which entry typically covers land, including land for mineral extraction?

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