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Amid protests, Lok Sabha passes mining Bill without debate

13 Aug 2026
1 min

Protest and Passage of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

The Lok Sabha witnessed significant protests from Opposition members during the Monsoon session on August 12, 2026, when the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was passed without debate.

Bill's Provisions and Implications

  • The Bill restricts State governments from imposing additional taxes, cesses, or levies on mineral rights.
  • It grants the Central government greater control over the regulation of mineral-rich lands.
  • Coal and Mines Minister highlighted that different fiscal policies by States create sectoral uncertainty, potentially increasing costs and encouraging imports, thereby affecting domestic supply chains.

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Domestic Supply Chains

The interconnected network of businesses and activities involved in producing and distributing goods and services within a country. The Bill aims to strengthen these by ensuring consistent fiscal policies and reducing reliance on imports.

Sectoral Uncertainty

A condition in an economic sector where unpredictability in policies, regulations, or market conditions creates a risk for businesses, potentially discouraging investment and impacting growth.

Cesses

Taxes levied for a specific purpose, such as education cess or road cess. The revenue generated from cesses is earmarked for the specific objective for which it was collected and should be transferred to dedicated funds.

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