Jharkhand CM opposes mining bill
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The bill could reduce state-level levies on mining, potentially lowering costs for mining companies and improving their profitability. However, it may strain state finances in mineral-rich regions, potentially affecting public spending and social programs.
India — Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Sood has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was passed by Parliament. Soren argues that the bill, which restricts states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, would severely impact India — Jharkhand's revenue, as mining constitutes 84.9% of the state's non-tax revenue. He cites the Supreme Court's 2024 judgment recognizing states' competence to tax mineral-bearing land and warns of constitutional and federal implications. Soren also sought intervention from President Droupadi Murmu and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and reserved the right to pursue legal remedies. The bill is seen as a positive for miners but a fiscal blow to mineral-rich states.
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