Union Minister Kishan Reddy urges Tamil Nadu to support critical mineral projects
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has requested the Tamil Nadu government's cooperation regarding land acquisition for critical mineral mining projects. He emphasized that the revenue generated from these mines would directly benefit the state and local communities.
Why it matters
The development of critical mineral mining is essential for national industrial strategy, but often faces challenges regarding land rights and local governance.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Sunday (June 21, 22026) appealed to the Tamil Nadu government and the people for their support over the acquisition of lands being acquired for projects relating to mining of critical minerals.
The article reports on a government official's statement while acknowledging the existence of local political friction.
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