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This move comes after the recent amendment to the Act on August 17, 2023, which aims to modernize and regulate the extraction of mineral resources in the country s territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone, and other maritime zones.
The mines ministry has identified offshore blocks within India s exclusive economic zone for granting operational rights, following amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act (OAMDR) in August. The ministry has sought comments from relevant departments to prevent overlapping with other projects.
Ministry Of Mines: This move comes after the recent amendment to the Act on August 17, 2023, which aims to modernize and regulate the extraction of mineral resources in the country s territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone, and other maritime zones.