Through the Economic Times article the author, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General (CII), makes a case for the fortification of the mining sector through governmental interventions such as corporatisation, support for exploration and catalysing exports.

The author believes that a strong mining sector would not only contribute more significantly to the country’s GDP but could also help focus on livelihood for displaced persons, safety for miners, use of the best-in-class technology, sustainability and a more judicious use of the natural resources.