Mines Ministry launches first-ever tranche of 13 offshore mineral blocks for auction

India began auctioning 13 offshore mineral blocks. These blocks are in the Arabian Sea and Andaman Sea. They contain resources like construction sand and lime mud. The auction marks India's first foray into undersea mining. The government amended the Offshore Areas Mineral Act in 2023. This amendment mandates auctions for offshore mineral block allocation.
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