New Delhi, April 24 -- The Ministry of Mines has introduced financial incentives for states to undertake mining sector reforms under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for FY 2026 27, with a total outlay of Rs 5,000 crore.
The initiative aims to accelerate mine operationalisation, boost mineral production, enhance state revenues, and strengthen governance in the mining sector. Operational guidelines for this component have been issued, positioning it as a key policy tool to drive reform-oriented outcomes across states and Union Territories with legislatures.
Under the scheme, incentives will be provided across three key reform areas. The first focuses on implementation of structural mining reforms...