New Delhi, Delhi, 26th of July, 2026 : Keshav Chandra, IAS (1995: AGMUT), today assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
Soon after assuming charge, Secretary Mines chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Mines and reviewed the key initiatives and ongoing activities of the Ministry.

During the meeting, senior officials briefed the Secretary on various important programmes and initiatives of the Ministry, including those related to mineral exploration, auction and operationalisation of mineral blocks, critical and strategic minerals, and other key areas of the mining and mineral sector.
Secretary Mines emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts and effective implementation of the Ministry’s key initiatives to strengthen India’s mineral sector.

More Stories
Pegasystems Expands University Academic Program With New Implementation Partners To Build Future-Ready Talent In India.
Turkish Airlines Signs Agreement With HAVELSAN For 12 Flight Simulators.
The MBA Reimagined: Preparing Leaders For A World In Constant Change.