Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir concludes with focus on National Critical Mineral Mission and Sustainable Mining

• Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir (RKCS) is a Centre–State consultative conclave organised by the Ministry of Mines to coordinate mining-sector regulation and development.
• The 2026 edition concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat with focus on the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and sustainable mining.
• Critical for UPSC: intersects mineral security, energy transition (EV/renewables), federal mining governance, and Atmanirbhar Bharat in strategic resources.