New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- The Centre is set to undertake a comprehensive review of the National Mineral Policy, 2019, to address emerging requirements in the mining sector, with a focus on critical minerals, recycling and deep-sea resources, according to sources.

The Ministry of Mines has decided to constitute a nine-member committee to examine the existing policy in view of recent developments and changing needs in the sector, the sources said.

The committee will be chaired by the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Mines. It will assess the provisions of the existing policy that require changes and recommend a comprehensive revision to bring it in line with the evolving needs of the mineral sector.

The panel has been asked to submit ...