Indian Industry Plus A Pratisrutiplus Suppliment

Year-wise quantity and value of import of top ten major minerals (which account for over 97% of import value of major minerals) from FY 2018-19 to FY 2023-24 are given at Annexure. State-wise trade data is not maintained. Export/ Import data is available product/ country/ period wise. Exploration activities for various mineral commodities, which includes pitting, trenching and drilling, are ...

The Central Government has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 through the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023, whereby Central Government has been empowered to auction 24 critical and strategic minerals in part D to the Schedule-I of the MMDR Act, 1957. So far, 14 critical mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned having minerals viz., Lithium, REE, ...

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 4.0per cent (provisional) in June, 2024 as compared to the Index in June, 2023. The production of Coal, Electricity, Natural Gas, Steel, Fertilizer sand Cement recorded positive growth in June 2024. The details of annual indices, monthly indices and growth rates are provided at Annex I and Annex II. The ICI ...

The Central Government has taken up several initiatives for promoting exploration and mining of Critical Minerals in the country. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, has been amended in 2023 to empower Central Government to auction blocks in respect of 24 critical and strategic minerals. So far 14 blocks have been successfully auctioned. In order to promote ...

Udyam Registration Portal was launched on 01.07.2020. As on 24.07.2024, the total employment reported by MSMEs on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform is 20.51crore. The year wise details are as follows: Period / FY Udyam Registration Portal Udyam Assist Platform* Total 2020-21 (01/07/2020 – 31/03/2021) 2,72,96,365                           – 2,72,96,365 2021-22 3,49,54,322                           – 3,49,54,322 2022-23 4,46,95,314 13,32,489 ...

National Mission for a Green India (GIM) is one of the eight Missions outlined under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. It aims at protecting, restoring, and enhancing India’s forest cover and responding to Climate Change by undertaking eco-restoration activities in the forest and non-forest areas in the selected landscapes. The activities under GIM were started in the FY ...

The Ministry of Coal spearheading a transformative initiative to reduce coal imports and promote coal exports, is marking a significant shift in the country’s energy landscape. This strategic move aims to enhance domestic coal production, strengthen energy security, and support the growth of the coal sector. India’s coal production witnessed a remarkable increase of 11.65% in the year 2023-24, demonstrating ...

Most of the demand of coal in the country is met through indigenous production/supply. The actual demand for coal increased to1233.86 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2023-24 from 1115.04 MT in 2022-23. As against the increased coal demand, domestic coal production has also increased. In 2023-24, the domestic coal production increased by 11.65% to reach 997.26 MT from 893.19 MT in ...

The Government recognizes the importance of sustainable logistics for India’s economic growth and environmental well-being. Several initiatives have been taken to promote sustainable Logistics Industry, leveraging technologies including digitalization and automation. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) platform aims at enhancing industrial productivity and helping the country achieve its green logistics and clean energy goals through multi-modal connectivity across ...

The Tea Development & Promotion Scheme for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26 inter alia includes a range of incentives for small tea growers by mobilising them into self help groups (SHGs) and farmer producer organisations (FPOs). The assistance is aimed to increase their productivity and quality, greater value addition and thereby greater price realisation. The assistance/support is provided for common ...