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1. 17 Sep 2026Coal
   Ministry of Coal launches 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions; executes CMDPAs for six coal mines
   Ministry of CoalRole: Chief Guest
   As Chief Guest he launched the 16th round, which offers 25 blocks across nine states. With the Secretary, Ministry of Coal, he handed over Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements for six mines. The release records 147 coal mines auctioned to date, and reports him noting that coal production had crossed one billion tonnes for the second consecutive year.PIB release · PIB 2311453
2. 31 Aug 2026Critical minerals
   Chhattisgarh Strengthens Its Role in India's Critical Mineral Ecosystem
   Ministry of Mines · Government of ChhattisgarhRole: Attended
   At the programme, where Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai was Chief Guest, the release reports that the Minister of State highlighted the strategic importance of critical and strategic minerals for economic growth, industrial development, the clean energy transition and emerging technologies.PIB release · PIB 2305246
3. 12 Aug 2026Parliamentary work
   Exploration for REE in Rohtas and Kaimur (Bihar)
   Lok Sabha · MinesRole: Answered as MoS · AU 4077
   Written answer on rare earth element exploration in Bihar.Answer (PDF)
4. 10 Aug 2026Parliamentary work
   Coal sector reforms and long-term energy strategy
   Rajya Sabha · CoalRole: Answered as MoS · AU 2421
   Written answer on behalf of the Ministry of Coal in the Rajya Sabha.Answer (PDF)
5. 22 Jul 2026Parliamentary work
   Reducing import dependency on critical minerals
   Lok Sabha · MinesRole: Answered as MoS · AU 473
   Written answer on behalf of the Ministry of Mines.Answer (PDF)
6. 15 Jul 2026Critical minerals
   Launch of the eighth tranche of auction of 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks
   Ministry of MinesRole: Co-launched
   With the Union Minister he launched the eighth tranche: 20 blocks across nine states. The release notes 88 critical mineral blocks offered in total, of which 56 had been auctioned. It reports him describing mining as a key pillar of nation-building and energy security.PIB release · PIB 2285144
7. May 2026Coal
   Reviews SECL operations; meets Chhattisgarh Chief Minister
   South Eastern Coalfields LtdRole: Chaired review
   During a one-day visit he met Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur and reviewed SECL at its Bilaspur headquarters. He launched digital portals for infrastructure and hospital management. The release was published on 27 May 2026 and does not state the visit date.PIB release · PIB 2265711
8. 14 May 2026Coal
   Reviews CMPDIL; CMPDIL and MECL sign MoU for mineral exploration
   CMPDI · MECLRole: Chaired review
   He reviewed CMPDI, and an exploration MoU between CMPDIL and MECL was signed in his presence. He proposed using reclaimed mine land for makhana cultivation and fisheries.PIB release · PIB 2261305
9. 13 May 2026Coal
   Inspection of Belgaria Township and review at Koyla Bhawan
   Bharat Coking Coal LtdRole: Chaired review
   As part of a three-day Jharkhand visit, he laid the foundation stone of a livelihood project, distributed e-rickshaws to beneficiaries, and reviewed the Jharia Master Plan.PIB release · PIB 2260871
10. 13 May 2026Coal
    Visit to Eastern Coalfields Limited
    Eastern Coalfields LtdRole: Chaired review
    He received a guard of honour and held a review, praising First Mile Connectivity projects, mine closure work and solar initiatives. He advised systematic stock verification.PIB release · PIB 2260848
11. 18 Mar 2026Parliamentary work
    Accidents in coal mines
    Lok Sabha · CoalRole: Answered as MoS · AU 4211
    Written answer on behalf of the Ministry of Coal.Answer (PDF)
12. 16–20 Feb 2026Public engagements
    At the India AI Impact Summit 2026
    India AI Impact Summit 2026Role: Photographed at the summit
    PIB confirms that the summit ran from 16 to 20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The photograph shows him at the summit's backdrop with three other attendees. His role and the exact date are not documented in an official release.Official document · PIB 2228777 (summit dates)
13. Feb 2026International
    Leads Indian delegation at Mining Indaba 2026
    Mining Indaba 2026Role: Led delegation
    The Ministry of External Affairs brief on India–South Africa relations records that an Indian delegation led by the Minister of State for Coal and Mines took part in Mining Indaba 2026. The delegation included officials of the Ministries of Mines and Steel, and representatives of Coal India, NMDC and MOIL.Official document · MEA brief, India–South Africa relations
14. 10–11 Jan 2026Government programmes
    Visit to Kohima under the Union Ministers' North-East programme
    Government of Nagaland (NER programme)Role: Visit
    Nagaland's Department of Information and Public Relations reported his visit to Rusoma village and to the Sechu-Zubza primary health centre. It also reported a meeting with Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio to review central schemes.Official document · Nagaland DIPR
15. 27–28 Dec 2025Coal
    Visit to NLC India Limited
    NLC India LtdRole: Visit
    Reported: a two-day visit during which he laid the foundation stone of the 'NeyveliNeer' mine-water drinking-water plant and toured Mine-II and the Eco-Park. No official release was found.Media report · Sarkaritel
16. 28 Nov 2025Mines
    Reviews IBM's functioning; calls for self-reliance in critical minerals
    Indian Bureau of MinesRole: Chaired review
    On his first visit to IBM headquarters he reviewed its functioning and toured the GIS lab and the Mining Tenement System cell. He directed that vacant posts be filled.PIB release · PIB 2196090
17. 27 Nov 2025Mines
    Inaugurates new XRF Laboratory at JNARDDC
    JNARDDC (Ministry of Mines)Role: Inaugurated
    He inaugurated the X-ray fluorescence laboratory at the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre and reviewed its programmes.PIB release · PIB 2195826
18. 27 Nov 2025Coal
    Review at Western Coalfields Limited headquarters
    Western Coalfields LtdRole: Chaired review
    He reviewed WCL and inaugurated SHASTRA, a simulator-based arms training academy, as well as an EV fast-charging station, the WCL website and the Amrit Pharmacy.PIB release · PIB 2195786
19. 23 Nov 2025Public engagements
    Briefing at the Ministry of Mines pavilion, Sonepur Mela
    Ministry of Mines pavilion, Sonepur MelaRole: Visited
    He was briefed at the pavilion on the recent achievements of the Ministry of Mines.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2025
20. 9 Nov 2025Critical minerals
    HCL international seminar on critical and strategic minerals
    Hindustan Copper LtdRole: Participated
    At the seminar marking HCL's 59th Foundation Day, the Year End Review records that he lauded HCL for organising it. Whether he attended in person is not recorded.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2025
21. 4 Sep 2025Coal
    Star Rating Award Ceremony for coal and lignite mines
    Ministry of CoalRole: Present
    At the awards for performance year 2023-24, the release reports him saying that responsible mining must give equal priority to environmental protection, scientific mine closure and community welfare along with production efficiency.PIB release · PIB 2163749
22. 27 Aug 2025Coal
    High-level review of the Revised Jharia Master Plan
    Bharat Coking Coal LtdRole: Chaired review
    He reviewed the Revised Jharia Master Plan and inspected Belgaria Township. At the BCCL Central Hospital he inaugurated a 16-bed surgical ICU and a multi-skill development institute.PIB release · PIB 2161342
23. 21 Aug 2025Coal
    Launch of the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions
    Ministry of CoalRole: Guest of Honour
    He spoke on energy self-sufficiency, on mine closure and livelihoods, and on the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam plantation drive. Fourteen blocks were offered, and the release records 134 mines auctioned across 12 rounds.PIB release · PIB 2159531
24. 7 Aug 2025Coal
    Stakeholders consultation on reforms in the coal sector
    Ministry of CoalRole: Present
    The Cabinet Minister chaired the consultation in his presence. The release reports him highlighting the coal sector's role in powering the country's development.PIB release · PIB 2153707
25. 9 Jul 2025Government programmes
    Second National District Mineral Foundation workshop
    Ministry of MinesRole: Inaugural address
    The Union Minister and the Minister of State gave the inaugural addresses. Operational guidelines for the Aspirational DMF Programme were launched.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2025
26. 7 Jul 2025Mines
    Felicitation of seven-star and five-star rated mines
    Indian Bureau of MinesRole: Guest of Honour
    Ninety-five five-star rated mines, three of them rated seven-star, were felicitated for 2023-24. The ceremony was attended by the Union Minister, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma and the Minister of State.PIB release · PIB 2142711 · Mines YER 2025
27. 30 Jun – 1 Jul 2025Coal
    Visit to South Eastern Coalfields Limited
    South Eastern Coalfields LtdRole: Visit & inaugurations
    In Raipur he paid a courtesy visit to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, and they discussed land acquisition and rehabilitation for coal projects. At SECL he laid a foundation stone at Dipka and virtually flagged off a low-height continuous miner at Chirimiri. At Churcha mine he inaugurated a main mechanical ventilator and bio-toilets for women.PIB release · PIB 2141309
28. 5 May 2025Coal
    Visit to Eastern Coalfields Limited
    Eastern Coalfields LtdRole: Chaired review
    He reviewed ECL's production, dispatch and safety, and paid tribute at the Martyrs' Corner. He also inaugurated the Bhatmura Rehabilitation Site and visited the Sonepur Bazari coal handling plant and silo.PIB release · PIB 2127153
29. 4 May 2025Coal
    Minister of State reviews performance of CMPDI
    CMPDIRole: Chaired review
    He reviewed CMPDI's 2024-25 performance and its 2025-26 targets. He emphasised new technologies in coal washing, exploration of critical minerals, and more use of solar energy in Coal India.PIB release · PIB 2126812
30. 27 Mar 2025Coal
    Launch of the 12th tranche of commercial coal mine auctions
    Ministry of CoalRole: Guest of Honour
    Attending as Guest of Honour, he said, as reported in the release, that with India surpassing one billion tonnes of coal production the new round was another step towards energy self-sufficiency. The release records 125 coal mines auctioned across 11 rounds.PIB release · PIB 2116018
31. 21 Mar 2025Mines
    PHDCCI conclave on future-ready manpower for the mining sector
    PHD Chamber of Commerce and IndustryRole: Speaker
    ANI reported that he urged industry to train employees for expertise in the minerals sector, and to move from a labour-intensive model to one driven by automation and digitalisation. The event banner (see Documented Work) reads "…Mining Sector · 21st, 2025 · PHD House". No official release was found.Media report · ANI
32. 6 Mar 2025Public engagements
    'Celebrating Women in Mining Sector'
    Ministries of Coal & MinesRole: Felicitated
    Two officers of the Indian Bureau of Mines were felicitated by the Union Minister and the Minister of State at the event.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2025
33. 21 Feb 2025Critical minerals
    Address at FICCI conference on critical minerals
    FICCIRole: Speaker
    All India Radio reported that he spoke on the National Critical Mineral Mission and called for an uninterrupted supply of critical minerals. The exact event title is not confirmed in an official release.Media report · All India Radio (newsonair)
34. 15 Feb 2025Critical minerals
    India and Sri Lanka strengthen ties in critical minerals, exploration and mining
    Ministry of MinesRole: Bilateral meeting
    He met Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Shri Sunil Handunnetti. They discussed graphite and beach-sand minerals, possible exploration by GSI, and a proposed MoU on geology and mineral resources.PIB release · PIB 2103502
35. 19 Dec 2024Parliamentary work
    Parliamentary Consultative Committee discusses sustainability and green initiatives
    Ministry of CoalRole: Attended
    The Cabinet Minister chaired the meeting, which the Minister of State also attended. The release reports him describing environmentally sustainable initiatives as a testament to the Ministry's commitment to environmental stewardship.PIB release · PIB 2086460
36. 15 Dec 2024Mines
    Inauguration of GSI Geoscience Museum, Gwalior
    Geological Survey of IndiaRole: In attendance
    The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the museum in the presence of, among others, the Minister of State for Coal and Mines.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2025
37. 19 Nov 2024Public engagements
    Visit to the Ministry of Mines pavilion at Sonepur Mela
    Ministry of Mines pavilion, Sonepur MelaRole: Visited
    He and Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and Mines Minister, Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha, were welcomed at the Ministry of Mines pavilion by HCL's CMD.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2024
38. 22 Oct 2024Mines
    HCL dividend cheque presented to the Ministry
    Hindustan Copper LtdRole: Present
    HCL's CMD presented a dividend cheque of ₹58.84 crore for FY 2023-24 to the Minister of Mines. The Minister of State was present.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2024
39. 21 Oct 2024Coal
    Stakeholder consultation on MDOs and Star Rating Awards
    Ministry of CoalRole: Guest of Honour
    He attended as Guest of Honour. Forty-three coal mines received five-star ratings for 2022-23, and the Coal Directory of India was released. The release reports him describing mine developer-operators as a critical component of the coal sector.PIB release · PIB 2066900
40. 6 Oct 2024Coal
    Felicitates winners of CMPDI hackathon on coal gasification
    CMPDI (Coal India)Role: Felicitated
    At CMPDI he felicitated the hackathon winners and inaugurated solar trees and a sculpture made from scrap under Special Campaign 4.0. He also honoured sanitation workers under Swachhata Hi Seva.PIB release · PIB 2062642
41. 6 Oct 2024Coal
    Lays foundation stones of two CCL projects
    Central Coalfields LtdRole: Foundation stones
    He laid foundation stones for the Karo (7 MTPA, ₹410 crore) and Konar (5 MTPA, ₹322 crore) coal handling plants, both First Mile Rail Connectivity projects. He also planted saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.PIB release · PIB 2062752
42. 5 Oct 2024Mines
    Inaugurates resumption of HCL's Surda Mine operations
    Hindustan Copper LtdRole: Inaugurated
    He inaugurated the resumption of operations at Hindustan Copper's Surda mine. The release reports him calling it a significant step towards self-reliance in copper. Jharkhand Minister Shri Ramdas Soren and MP Shri Bidyut Varan Mahato were present.PIB release · PIB 2062419
43. 4 Oct 2024Coal
    Inaugurates 51 solar power plants of BCCL
    Bharat Coking Coal LtdRole: Inaugurated
    Under Special Campaign 4.0 he remotely inaugurated 51 rooftop solar plants of Bharat Coking Coal Limited, with a cumulative capacity of 2.428 MW. The release reports him describing rooftop solar as a good use of unused building space.PIB release · PIB 2062176
44. 7 Sep 2024Institutional meetings
    Meeting with GSI officers, Jharkhand
    Geological Survey of IndiaRole: Briefed by GSI
    Senior officers of GSI's Jharkhand unit met the Minister of State, who discussed the mineral status of the state, including critical minerals, auction progress and geotourism. He was briefed on graphite and lithium exploration projects.Official document · Ministry of Mines, highlights for September 2024
45. 7 Aug 2024Mines
    Felicitation of five-star rated mines, 2022-23
    Indian Bureau of MinesRole: Felicitated
    Sixty-eight mines that secured five-star ratings for 2022-23 were felicitated by the Union Minister and the Minister of State for Coal and Mines.Official document · Ministry of Mines Year End Review 2024
46. 24 Jun 2024Critical minerals
    Mines Ministry Launches Fourth Tranche of Auction of Critical and Strategic Minerals
    Ministry of MinesRole: Co-launched
    Shri G. Kishan Reddy and the Minister of State launched the fourth tranche, 21 blocks in all: 11 fresh and 10 offered again. They also declared the preferred bidders for six blocks of the first tranche. S&T-PRISM sanction letters were handed to ten start-ups and MSMEs the same day.PIB release · PIB 2028356
47. 11 Jun 2024Institutional meetings
    Takes charge as Minister of State for Coal and Mines
    Ministries of Coal & MinesRole: Minister of State
    The Ministry of Coal's release on the Cabinet Minister taking charge records that "Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey officially took charge on 11th June 2024." He had been sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 9 June 2024.PIB release · PIB 2025085 (13 Jun 2024)
48. 18 Dec 2023Parliamentary work
    Discovery of new mineral deposits
    Rajya Sabha · MinesRole: Starred Q. 151
    Starred question to the Ministry of Mines on the discovery of new mineral deposits.Answer (PDF)
49. 20 Dec 2022Parliamentary work
    Man–tiger conflict near Valmiki Tiger Reserve
    Rajya Sabha · EnvironmentRole: Special Mention
    Concern over man–tiger conflict around the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, West Champaran.Rajya Sabha Secretariat
50. 8 Dec 2021Parliamentary work
    Sitamarhi–Ayodhya special train
    Rajya Sabha · RailwaysRole: Special Mention
    Demand for starting a special train between Sitamarhi and Ayodhya via Raxaul, Narkatiaganj and Bagaha.Rajya Sabha Secretariat
51. 12 Mar 2021Parliamentary work
    Revival of closed sugar mills in Bihar
    Rajya Sabha · Consumer Affairs, Food & PDRole: Starred Q. 185
    Starred question on reviving closed sugar mills in Bihar.Answer (PDF)
52. 17 Sep 2020Parliamentary work
    Flood prevention in Bihar
    Rajya Sabha · Jal ShaktiRole: Special Mention
    Demand for constructing modern high-capacity dams to prevent frequently occurring floods in Bihar.Rajya Sabha Secretariat
53. 14 Sep 2020Parliamentary work
    Coal mines in Bihar
    Rajya Sabha · CoalRole: Unstarred Q. 12
    Question to the Ministry of Coal on coal mines in Bihar.Answer (PDF)
54. 17 Mar 2020Parliamentary work
    Narkatiaganj–Bhikhnathori railway line
    Rajya Sabha · RailwaysRole: Special Mention
    Demand for speeding up work on the Narkatiaganj–Bhikhnathori railway line in Bihar.Rajya Sabha Secretariat