The Economic Times

Not a minor issue! Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu raises Major Laterite Matter with Centre

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has raised concerns over a recent Union government policy change. This change reclassifies laterite with over 20% aluminium as a major mineral, shifting it from state control to central auction rules. This halt affects 402 mine awards in Andhra Pradesh.