Govt To Organise First Mining-focused Startup Summit On 29 May

The Central Government will be orgnanising its first Mining Startup Summit on 29 May 2023 in Mumbai with an aim of simplifying the process for the mining industry by leveraging new technologies in exploration and mining and enhancing mining and mineral production.

During the event, the Ministry of Mines will interact with startups in the field of Mining and Metallurgy and how these start-ups equipped with different technology can contribute in the activities of mining sector and boost the capabilities of exploration and mining and enhance the efficiency of mining sector.

More than 120 startups and 20 major industries are expected to participate in this event.

The summit will also be focusing on interaction with leading industries in the mineral exploration sector, financial institutions and banks. Students and young professionals working in the fields of exploration, virtual reality, automation, drone technology, consultancy, are also expected to benefit from the event.

A state of art exhibition, showcasing the advancement of technology in mining sector, technical session and panel discussion with industries and academia, presentations by start-ups, brainstorming session will be some of the key highlights of the summit.

The startup summit is expected to by inaugurated by Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi while the concluding session will be chaired by MoS Raosaheb Patil Danve.