GOA, NOV 7: State Mines and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal detailed Punjab’s policy recommendations and institutional progress at the national mining conference in Goa on November 5-6.
The state minister affirmed that digital monitoring frameworks, including drone mapping and integration with the Punjab Mining Management System portal, helped annual mining revenue grow from ₹123.5 crore in FY 2017-18 to ₹799 crore in FY 2025-26.
During discussions with Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Minister Goyal declared that the state has established a State Level Coordination Committee to streamline land clearances and support geological exploration activities across prospective mineral blocks.
The minister maintained that Punjab has requested the Union Ministry to assist in encouraging investor participation for the Shergarh exploration block and support ongoing survey work under Mission Anveshan.
Union Ministry representatives assured the state delegation of complete administrative support, confirming plans for continued joint deliberations between central and state officials in Chandigarh.
