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Option 4 : All of the above
The correct answer is All of the above.
- The National Mineral policy 2019 replaces the previous National Mineral Policy 2008. Hence statement 4 is correct.
- Features of National Mineral Policy 2019 are as follows-
- It proposes to grant status 'industry' status to mining activity.
- It makes effort to harmonize taxes, levies, and royalty.
- It also provides for the maintenance of a database of mineral resources.
- Proposes to encourage private investment in the mining industry.
- Focuses on the use of coastal waterways and inland shipping for mineral transportation.
- Hence statements 1 2 and 3 are correct.
Impacts of National Mineral Policy 2019 shall be-
- Inland waterway will lead to the integration of 12 states that produce minerals.
- District Mineral Fund will help in the development of mining-affected districts and people.
- Commercialization of the mining industry and PPP models shall commence.
- After industry status, entrepreneurs shall get finance and investment and more FDI shall be attracted.
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