The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at a prestigious ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, recognizing exceptional contributions in the field of geoscience.

In her address, the President highlighted the historical and economic significance of minerals, noting their foundational role in human civilization. “The Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age — all named after minerals — reflect how deeply minerals are embedded in our progress,” she remarked.

She acknowledged that while mining drives economic development and generates employment, it also poses serious environmental and social challenges such as deforestation, pollution, and displacement. She urged strict adherence to regulations and responsible mine closure pract

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