During a meeting with Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the need for enhanced support from the central government to bolster the state's mining sector. He highlighted Odisha's significant contribution to India's mineral economy, with nearly 471 million tonnes of minerals produced in the 2025-26 financial year, generating around ₹46,000 crore in revenue. Majhi requested expedited forest and environmental clearances for mineral blocks and the allocation of key blocks to the Odisha Mining Corporation. He also stressed the importance of developing rail and port infrastructure for efficient mineral transportation and proposed environmentally sustainable practices for abandoned coal mines. Minister Reddy suggested a coordinated approach among various ministries to tackle mining challenges and discussed the CM Sampada initiative aimed at comprehensive development in mining areas. The meeting included senior officials from both the state and central governments, focusing on the welfare of local communities and the operational issues of central mining public sector undertakings.