The Congress on Saturday took a swipe on the Centre over the Geological Survey of India reportedly being requested to conduct a re-exploration of the lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that is typical of the best way the “headline-obsessed” Modi authorities capabilities.
Congress normal secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh stated it was a case of untimely celebration.
“Aap yeh chronology samajhiye (perceive this chronology): On February 13, 2023, the Modi authorities introduced ‘in sometimes grand style’ the invention of what it referred to as one of many world’s largest identified lithium reserves in J-Okay. In November 2023, first auctions had been carried out. The minimal requirement of three bids was not met and the public sale was cancelled,” Ramesh stated in a submit on X.
Aap yeh chronology samajhiye:
1. On Feb 13, 2023 the Modi Govt introduced – in sometimes grand style – the invention of what it referred to as one of many world’s largest identified lithium reserves in J&Okay.
2. In November 2023, first auctions had been carried out. The minimal requirement of…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) November 30, 2024
In March 2024, a second spherical of auctions was introduced however in July 2024 it was revealed this had not attracted even a single bid, he identified.
In October 2024, the Geological Survey of India was directed to conduct a re-exploration of what had been proclaimed to be one of many world’s largest identified lithium reserves, Ramesh stated.
The rationale why the businesses had been reluctant to bid was easy exploration information was very inadequate, he stated.
Now auctions are deliberate after at the very least six months, Ramesh stated, including that it might take even longer.
“That is typical of the best way the headline-obsessed Modi authorities capabilities. It’s a case of untimely celebration!” the Congress chief stated.
Days after the federal government scrapped the public sale of a lithium mine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress had in July claimed the venture was an illustrative instance of the Modi authorities’s “failures” and stated it was the “failing safety scenario” within the area that was precluding traders from curiosity within the lithium reserves in Reasi.
