Nagpur Bureau: Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines visited JNARDDC, Nagpur and review the activities of JNARDDC. He inaugurated two new research facilities (i) ICP-MS (Critical Mineral & REE Lab) and Macro TGA for Coal Lab. He also participated in a plantation program along with Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC.
Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted about the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) recently approved by the Union Cabinet which envisions securing a long-term sustainable supply of critical minerals and strengthen India’s critical mineral value chains encompassing all stages from mineral exploration and mining to beneficiation, processing, and recovery from end-of-life products.
He appreciated the research work and recycling activities being carried out by JNARDDC and looked forward to innovative R&D projects and ideas from the institute in the field of critical minerals for addressing the nation’s requirement. He also awarded certificate of appreciation to the four member winning team of JNARDDC who secured 1st position among 22 teams in the Kashmir to Kanyakumari K2K Asia’s longest prestigious Cycle Race Across India 2.0 sponsored by Indian Oil, covering 3758kms. It was followed by review of MECL and IBM.
