DMPQ- Outline the features of National Mineral Policy, 2019.

It will lead to sustainable mining sector development in future.  It will address the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas.  The new changes include the focus on make in India initiative and Gender sensitivity in terms of the vision. It also focuses on use coastal waterways and inland shipping for evacuation and transportation of minerals.  It encourages dedicated mineral corridors to facilitate the transportation of minerals.  It introduces the concept of Inter-Generational Equity that deals with the well-being not only of the present generation but also of the generations to come.  It also proposes to constitute an inter-ministerial body to institutionalize the mechanism for ensuring sustainable development in mining.