The fourth conference of mining ministers will be held in Goa.

The Ministry of Food and Mining has announced that the fourth Mining Ministers' Conference will be held in Goa for two days, involving all mining ministers of the country, leading industry representatives and international experts. This conference is being organized after the previous three conferences, where in‑depth deliberations were held on improving India’s mining policies, measures to attract foreign investment and promoting sustainable mining practices. This time, the agenda places energy security, raw‑material supply chain, and the responsibilities of the mining industry in the context of climate change as major agenda items.

Key points in the conference include simplification of the mining licensing process, increasing transparency in mining operations by using digital technologies, and introducing the latest scientific methods for rehabilitation and restoration. Additionally, the government has said that this platform will provide investors with clear policy guidelines, leading to an expected increase in capital flows for mining projects in India. Representatives of environmental organizations have also been invited, so that the social‑environmental impacts of mining can be balanced with sustainable development goals.

Several initiatives proposed in previous conferences, such as mining equipment powered by clean energy sources and water‑recycling systems at mining sites, are now in the implementation stage. The joint statement to be issued as a result of this conference is expected to establish a balance between policy stability, investment attraction and environmental responsibility in India’s mining sector, enabling economic growth alongside sustainable environmental protection.