<p>A bill that seeks to allow the private sector to mine six out of 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals such as gold and silver was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, amid a walkout by opposition members demanding a discussion over the Manipur violence issue.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/oppn-not-interested-in-debate-in-parliament-on-manipur-as-govt-has-answers-to-their-charge-bjp-1243162.html">Oppn not interested in debate in Parliament on Manipur as govt has answers to their charge: BJP</a></strong></p>.<p>Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi moved the The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, when Rajya Sabha reassembled in for the post-lunch period.</p>.<p>The bill was passed by the Upper House of Parliament by voice vote. It was approved by Lok Sabha last month.</p>
<p>A bill that seeks to allow the private sector to mine six out of 12 atomic minerals, including lithium, and deep-seated minerals such as gold and silver was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, amid a walkout by opposition members demanding a discussion over the Manipur violence issue.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/oppn-not-interested-in-debate-in-parliament-on-manipur-as-govt-has-answers-to-their-charge-bjp-1243162.html">Oppn not interested in debate in Parliament on Manipur as govt has answers to their charge: BJP</a></strong></p>.<p>Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi moved the The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, when Rajya Sabha reassembled in for the post-lunch period.</p>.<p>The bill was passed by the Upper House of Parliament by voice vote. It was approved by Lok Sabha last month.</p>