India, March 13 -- The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) organised the India Mines & Minerals Conclave 2026 in the Odisha capital here today.

The conclave, held on the theme 'Shaping Transformation Through Policy Reforms, Sustainability & Strategic Security', brought together policymakers, industry leaders, regulators and technology innovators to deliberate on the future of India's mining and minerals sector.

Addressing the conclave as chief guest, Arun Kumar, Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines said, "India's aspiration of becoming a $5 trillion economy will significantly increase the demand for minerals, especially critical minerals required for clean energy and industrial growth. He not...