MMDR Amendment Act Set to Encourage Fresh Capital Investment, Bring Tax Uniformity

MMDR Amendment Act set to encourage fresh capital investment, bring tax uniformity

The reforms, according to him, could unlock capital investments, accelerate mineral exploration and make domestic mineral production globally competitive

How Naveen Patnaik plans to revive BJD using mining Bill

BJD chief accuses BJP government of undermining state’s fiscal rights by amending mining Bill; echoes stance of other states such as Jharkhand and Kerala

Odisha opposition unites to appeal to President: ‘Not to sign’ MMDR Bill 2026

Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Lok Sabha clearing it on August 12 and the Rajya Sabha on August 13, while opposition parties in Odisha said they would jointly appeal to the President “not to sign it”; the Centre said the reform would create a more uniform and predictable mining-tax framework and help prevent market fragmentation.

BJD President Patnaik opposes MMDR Act amendments, says Odisha’s interests compromised

Bhubaneswar: Claiming the recent amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act could significantly reduce Odisha’s mining revenue and affect its financial autonomy, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has strongly criticised the recent changes in the Act.  Patnaik alleged Odisha’s economy was facing a serious threat following the amendment to the MMDR Act passed by Parliament. H…

‘What Future Are We Leaving for Gen Z?’: Naveen Warns Mining Bill Could Drain Odisha’s Economic Strength

Bhubaneswar: Launching a blistering attack over the recently passed MMDR Amendment Bill, BJD president and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik has warned that the legislation could strike at the heart of Odisha’s economic strength by weakening the state’s revenue from its vast mineral wealth. He said the consequences would go far beyond government finances, potentially affecting jobs, education, healthcare, infrastructure …

Odisha’s Economy In Danger: Naveen Patnaik Slams MMDR Act Amendment, Vows To Fight For State’s Rights

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a sharp attack on the central government on Wednesday over the recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act. Naveen alleged that the changes would severely undermine Odisha’s financial interests and weaken the state’s sovereign rights over its vital natural resources. Warning that Odisha’s economy is now “in…