Agencies HYDERABAD, Feb 15: The Mining Engineers' Association of India (MEAI), Hyderabad Chapter, successfully hosted the first day of a National Conference on "Mining the Marvels: Way Forward Towards Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat 2047." The event gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of the mining sector in India's self-reliance journey. Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Addl. Charge), NMDC Ltd., attended as Chief Guest, along with dignitaries from Tata Steel, NMDC, CIL, and MEAI. In his keynote address, Shri Mukherjee emphasized mining's role in national development, challenges in attracting talent, and policy improvements needed to boost foreign investment. He highlighted NMDC's commitment to responsible mining, sustainable practices, and technological advancements in the industry. Shri Vinay Kumar, Director (Technical), NMDC Ltd., and Chairman, MEAI Hyderabad Chapter, discussed AI-driven exploration, job creation potential, and mining sector growth, reaffirming NMDC's vision of achieving 100 MTPA as part of India's self-reliance goals for 2047. |