Center vs. State: Who actually runs mining in India? . . . Everyone talks about mining, but few know who actually regulates it in India. It's a common misconception, but the regulation of minerals is actually split. This short breaks down the key difference between Major Minerals (like Iron Ore, Bauxite) and Minor Minerals (like Sand, Clay) and which government body has the final say for each. Get the facts on the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and meet the powerful, behind-the-scenes regulator, the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)! Here’s the breakdown: Minor Minerals (Sand, Stone, Clay) → State Government controls them. Major Minerals (Iron Ore, Bauxite, Limestone, Copper) → Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) under the Ministry of Mines regulates them. . . ➡️ Tell us in the comments: What is the main mineral found in your district? Is it a Major or a Minor one? . . . #MiningInIndia #MineralRegulation #MMDRA #IndianBureauOfMines #IBM #IronOre #Bauxite #SandMining ...