Indian Bureau of Mines observes 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas in Nagpur
The Indian Bureau of Mines observed its 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas at its headquarters in Nagpur on 1 March 2025.
Summary
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) observed its 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas at its headquarters in Nagpur on 1 March 2025. Chief Controller of Mines Pankaj Kulshrestha presided, with GSI's Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir as chief guest and MECL CMD Indra Dev Narayan as guest of honour. Speakers noted that the government has identified 30 critical minerals, and that IBM and GSI are working to bring offshore mineral blocks to auction; IBM's initiatives include the Mining Tenement System.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 March 2025
- Occasion
- 78th Foundation Day, Khanij Diwas
- HQ
- Nagpur
- Critical minerals
- 30 identified by the government
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Indian Bureau of Mines observed its 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas on 1 March 2025 at its headquarters in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Nagpur
IBM marked its 78th Foundation Day as Khanij Diwas at its headquarters in Nagpur.