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Bhopal, 14 October (HS). Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that while making significant progress towards realizing the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Developed India-2047, the State Government is organizing a Mining Conclave in Bhopal on 17-18 October 2024. This important event will showcase the vast potential of mining, oil, gas and mineral based industries in the state, which act as the backbone of development.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said in his statement on Monday that Madhya Pradesh is a state rich in mineral resources and plays an important role in the mining sector of the country. It is the only state in the country that produces diamonds and is also a leader in the production of manganese and copper ore, which are important for various industrial uses. Apart from this, the state ranks second in rock-phosphate production, third in limestone production required for the cement industry and fourth in coal production. The state also ranks second in coal-gas production, indicating its commitment towards alternative energy sources and sustainability.
He said that with this conclave, the Madhya Pradesh government is taking initiative to make the state a major center of mining and mineral-based industries. This will increase economic prosperity and employment opportunities in the state. All stakeholders, industrialists and mining sector experts have been invited to participate in this important event.
They will have a special presence
Public Relations Officer KK Joshi said that in the mining conclave, Union Mining Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State SC Dubey and VL Kanta Rao, Secretary, Union Mines Ministry, who will provide necessary assistance from the Central Government to promote the mining sector in the state. More than 600 delegates will participate in this program. It included representatives of major companies like NCL, HCL, NMDC, ONGC, and GAIL and industrialists from other states. Will be.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the Conclave will bring together mineral companies, industry representatives and other key stakeholders on one platform, thereby encouraging collaboration and innovation. The objective of this event is to showcase the rich mineral resources of Madhya Pradesh, thereby attracting investment in the state. In this, the prospects of coal, limestone, oil and gas and other important minerals will be discussed. The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in mining will also be emphasized.
The event will focus on digital transformation, energy security, and sustainability, discussing the use of AI and machine learning along with automation in mining operations. Possibilities of alternative energy sources like coal gas (CBM) will also be explored. There will also be round table meetings for in-depth discussion on issues related to cement, energy, and mineral-based industries. The conclave will also see MoUs signed with several institutions to formalize investment proposals aimed at strengthening the mining infrastructure of the state.
