Patna : Bihar will showcase its mineral wealth and investment opportunities at a national conference on mining and coal sector reforms in Goa on Nov 5-6, where mines and geology minister Pramod Kumar is expected to present the state’s strategy for mining-led industrial growth .




The conference, to be chaired by Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy , will bring together representatives of the Centre and states, investors, industry bodies and technical experts to deliberate on reforms aimed at making the mining sector more transparent, efficient, competitive and sustainable.




According to a state govt release issued on Wednesday, Kumar will highlight Bihar’s recent mining reforms and the investment potential of mineral-based industries in the state. The govt hopes the platform will help attract investment and boost industrial development linked to the mining sector.




The meeting is also expected to focus on policy initiatives, ease of doing business in mining, sustainable extraction practices and strategies to enhance private sector participation in the sector.