<span style="color: #222222;">Coal and Mine Minister Pralhad Joshi today Inaugurated E-portal of accreditation scheme for minerals exploration and handed over 52 mines block to 15 state government's representatives in 5th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals at New Delhi.<br />''<br />''Mr. Joshi said, his ministry is working for the betterment of the coal and mine sector. The portal will be simplified to the application process for mining blocks exploration. Transparency also will be ensured during the auction through the portal. He said, All stakeholders also will come together and work on this digital platform for the country.<br />''<br />''He also stressed that India is working to achieve 5 trillion economy and his ministry will play a significant role in becoming a self-reliant India with state governments and all stakeholders.<br />''<br />''Mr. Joshi further facilitated 149 awards pertaining last 3 years to the coal and mine sector for their 5-star rating performance and sustainable mining.<br />''<br />''The coal and mine minister handed over 52 mines blocks to 15 states including two northeast states. These blocks have been approved by the Geological Survey of India for minerals mining. He reimbursed transaction adviser fees worth rupees 1.70 crore to 15 states. He said All suggestions are invited for the betterment of coal and mine industries.</span><br />