CM Vishnu Dev Sai attends Chhattisgarh Mining Conclave 2025

CM Vishnu Dev Sai- Chhattisgarh is rich in natural resources with abundant deposits of iron ore, coal, bauxite, gold, diamond and copper. Recent discoveries have further strengthened the State’s position in critical and rare minerals. CM Vishnu Dev Sai underlined this while addressing the Chhattisgarh Mining Conclave 2025 in Nava Raipur today. In the presence of the Chief Minister, important MoUs were signed between ISM Dhanbad and the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Chhattisgarh, and between Coal India and the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation. Alongside, NITs were issued for 5 mining blocks and Preferred Bidder orders were granted for 9 mines.CM Vishnu Dev Sai also launched Mineral Online 2.0, the DMF Portal, and a Reverse Auction Portal for the online auction of sand mines.

*PMKKKY guidelines and DMF Portal 2.0 unveiled*

At the Conclave, CM Vishnu Dev Sai unveiled DMF Portal 2.0 to further strengthen utilisation of the mineral trust fund in affected areas, efficient management, transparency, good governance, and effective operation and monitoring. The portal incorporates the PMKKKY guidelines and amendments made in the Chhattisgarh District Mineral Trust Rules, 2015 (amended in 2025).

*CM Vishnu Dev Sai launches Khanij Online Portal 2.0*

Upgraded from Mineral Online Portal 1.0, the new 2.0 version—launched by the Chief Minister—is a significant milestone in the State’s mining-management journey. More than a tech upgrade, it signals Chhattisgarh’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability and development. Mineral Online 2.0 will position Chhattisgarh’s mining management as a model system nationwide and play a pivotal role in the State’s economic growth in the years ahead.

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*Reverse Auction Portal for sand mines goes live*

To operationalise the ease of doing business vision, the State Government has signed an MoU with MSTC, a Government of India PSU, for transparent and impartial e-auctioning of sand mines. CM Sai launched the Reverse Auction Portal developed by MSTC today. The move will speed up allotments of sand mines, ensure adequate supply for PM Awas beneficiaries, and guarantee uninterrupted availability for public and private infrastructure projects. Additionally, royalty and other taxes/cesses worth crores of rupees will significantly bolster State revenues.

*Star Awards for minor mineral mines*

On the lines of major minerals, Chhattisgarh has introduced a Star Rating system to encourage scientific mining in minor mineral mines as well. 43 mines that excelled in environmental management, pollution control and safety standards received Star Awards.

CM Sai presented certificates of appreciation to mine operators and congratulated them. Of these, 3 mines received 5-Star, 32 mines received 4-Star, and 8 mines received 3-Star awards.

Also present were Rahul Bhagat, Secretary to the Chief Minister; Harish Duhan, Chief General Manager, SECL Bilaspur; and representatives from the mining and industry fraternity.