Arunachal Pradesh marked a major industrial milestone on Monday as Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu jointly inaugurated the state's first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk in Changlang district. The launch, reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), is seen as a significant step towards energy security, economic growth and resource development in the North East.

Focus on critical minerals and regional growth

Speaking at the inauguration, Reddy said that exploration of critical minerals in the Northeast is among the government's top priorities. He noted that ongoing coal-based activities in Assam will soon be expanded to Mizoram and other neighbouring states.

"The Northeast holds immense potential. Along with coal, there are reser

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