NMET Governing Body reviews critical mineral exploration; Jitendra Singh calls for startup-driven mining ecosystem
On 26 March 2026 the Governing Body of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust, chaired by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, reviewed critical mineral exploration; Dr Jitendra Singh urged faster exploration and startup participation.
Summary
The Governing Body of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET) met at the GPOA Complex on 26 March 2026, co-chaired by Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who chairs the NMET Governing Body. Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India was scaling up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and building domestic value chains to cut import dependence. He stressed the role of scientific institutions such as CSIR–IMMT and DAE.
Key facts
- Body
- National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET) – Governing Body
- Date
- 26 March 2026
- Chair
- G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines
- Addressed by
- Dr Jitendra Singh
- Focus
- Critical mineral exploration, startups, domestic value chains; role of CSIR–IMMT and DAE
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who chairs the Governing Body of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET)?
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Correct answer: A — Minister of Coal and Mines
The NMET Governing Body is chaired by the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy.