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Politics
Assam Government Reappoints Retired IFS Officer MK Yadava as Mines & Minerals Secretary
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Assam administration has reappointed retired Indian Forest Service officer MK Yadava to head its Mines and Minerals department, reaffirming his role in overseeing the state's mineral resources.
Assam's state government announced the reappointment of MK Yadava, a retired Indian Forest Service officer, to the senior position in the Mines and Minerals department. Yadava, who previously served in the role, returns to oversee the regulation, exploration and development of the state's mineral assets.
The decision was conveyed through an official press release, highlighting the administration's confidence in Yadava's experience in forest and resource management. His tenure is expected to focus on sustainable mining practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms.
Stakeholders in the mining sector have welcomed the move, citing Yadava's track record of balancing development with ecological concerns. The reappointment comes as Assam seeks to boost its mineral revenue while addressing local community and environmental issues.
The department will coordinate with central ministries and state agencies to streamline approvals and promote responsible extraction of coal, limestone, and other minerals. Yadava's leadership is anticipated to bring continuity to ongoing projects and new initiatives.
No further details on the term length or additional appointments were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
The decision was conveyed through an official press release, highlighting the administration's confidence in Yadava's experience in forest and resource management. His tenure is expected to focus on sustainable mining practices and ensuring compliance with environmental norms.
Stakeholders in the mining sector have welcomed the move, citing Yadava's track record of balancing development with ecological concerns. The reappointment comes as Assam seeks to boost its mineral revenue while addressing local community and environmental issues.
The department will coordinate with central ministries and state agencies to streamline approvals and promote responsible extraction of coal, limestone, and other minerals. Yadava's leadership is anticipated to bring continuity to ongoing projects and new initiatives.
No further details on the term length or additional appointments were disclosed at the time of the announcement.