Updated on 12 Jun 2026
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 amended till date 01.03.2024 comprises of all recent changes made by the Government of India for the regulation and development of mining operations.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) is the key law for regulating and developing mines and minerals in India. The latest edition amending up to 01 March 2024 contains all statutory amendments, notifications, and new policies made by the Central Government and Ministry of Mines. These amendments made in the year 2024 include those concerning improved mineral explorations, execution of mineral exploration licences, rationalisation of royalties for critical and strategic minerals, scientific mining processes, mineral conservation, and mineral administration. Reforms concerning critical minerals, auctions, mineral leases, compliance and sustainability in mining have been included in the MMDR Act amendment of 2024. This publication is highly valuable for mining companies, legal practitioners, environment lawyers, governmental officials, mining engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders involved in mineral regulations and mining administration in India. You may view the amended version of the MMDR Act pdf up to 01.03.2024 with legal reforms for mining industry made by the Government of India.