What happened
The Parliament of India passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The President of India granted assent, so the Bill became an Act.
Background and earlier position
What changed now (as described in the input)
The amendment adds “mineral-bearing land” to the legal framing of “regulation of mines,” which, according to the input, may expand Union-linked control over larger areas. The input further states that stakeholders expect changes in how mining-linked taxes, levies, penalties, and dues are handled, including through limits on earning and limits on collection through court orders.
Why it matters for UPSC
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