India, Nov. 12 -- NITI Aayog CEO Anurag Jain has called for a robust evaluation matrix for awarding gold exploration and mining projects, emphasising the need to draw upon international practices to strengthen India's domestic gold mining sector.

Jain made the remarks during a meeting to discuss the report titled "India's Gold Mining Policy: Challenges, Learning and the Road Ahead", prepared by the Pahle India Foundation (PIF) with support from the World Gold Council (WGC).

According to NITI Aayog's post on X, the proposed evaluation framework is intended to promote technical competence, encourage investment and support the sustainable development of India's gold resources.

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