Published: Aug 18, 2026, 14:46 IST | Updated: Aug 18, 2026, 14:46 IST
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has raised concerns over the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, warning that its provisions could weaken the state’s revenue-raising powers. The proposed changes have sparked debate over the balance between the Centre’s authority and states’ financial and regulatory rights over mineral resources.