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30 August 2026

Odisha BJD demand for Mines and Minerals Act amendment reversal

The topic involves a specific legislative amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act that directly impacts federal fiscal relations and the distribution of natural resources between the Union and States.

1 min read Day 5 of 6 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha on August 13.
  • Concerns raised regarding the legislative process, specifically the limited duration of parliamentary discussion (less than ten minutes).
  • Odisha holds approximately 44% of India's total mineral wealth.
  • The state government estimates an annual revenue loss exceeding ₹12,000 crore due to the amendment.
  • The core contention involves the shift in control over mineral-bearing lands and resources from the state to the central level.
  • The amendment is argued to impact the long-term economic autonomy and developmental prospects of mineral-rich states.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 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 balance of power between the Union and the States regarding the regulation of mines and mineral development in India. How do amendments to central mining legislation impact the fiscal autonomy of mineral-rich states? 150 words
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  2. The exploitation of natural resources often creates a tension between national industrial growth and regional developmental aspirations. Analyze the challenges in ensuring equitable distribution of mineral wealth while maintaining a unified national policy framework for the mining sector. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Approximately what percentage of India's total mineral wealth is estimated to be located in Odisha?

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