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Digging for gold

Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which put the extraction and management of minerals in the hands of the Central government. Many in Odisha, one of Indias most mineral-rich States, fear that the new law will impact the States fiscal health, while also disrupting the Centre-State relationship.Satyasundar Barikdelves into the amendments far-reaching implications through the views of multiple stakeholders

24 Aug 2026 4:19 am