INDIA'S MINERAL RICHES ; EXPLORING MAJOR AND MINOR MINERALS

 

India is a country rich in mineral resources , both major and minor . Major minerals are those that are extracted in large quantities and are essential for industrial purposes , while minor minerals are those that are used used for construction , road making and other similar activities.

The Ministry of Mine is responsible for the administration of the mining sector in India , including the declaration of major and minor minerals . The Indian Bureau of Mines , Geological Survey of India , and the State Directories of mining and geology are some of the government bodies involved in regulating sector.

The Indian Constitution empowers state governments to regulate and develop mines and minerals . The mines and minerals development act ( 1957 ) is the primary legislation governing the mining sector in India , and it provides for the regulation of the development and mining of minerals.

The major minerals in India include coal, iron ore bauxite , copper and manganese among others. These minerals are essential for the growth of various industries , such as steel , power an cement among others.

Minor minerals on the other hand, include sand, gravel and other building materials . These minerals are essential for construction, road making, and other similar activities. The extraction of minor minerals is regulated by the state governments .

In conclusion the mining sector in India is an important contributor to the country's economy , with major and minor minerals playing a crucial role . The sector is regulated by  various government bodies , and several acts have been enacted the sustainable and responsible development of sector.