Jharkhand's mineral rights at stake as Centre pushes MMDR revisions, says Deepika Pandey Singh

Minister Deepika Pandey Singh warned that the central government's proposed revisions to the MMDR law could erode Jharkhand's control over its rich mineral deposits and the associated revenue streams. Speaking at the Godda district Congress meeting, she argued that the amendment would enable the Centre to claim a larger share of mining profits, undermining the state's fiscal autonomy. While pro‑government politicians described the changes as necessary for investment, the Congress bloc maintained that the reforms ignore the livelihood of local communities and the state's constitutional rights over natural resources.