Offshore mineral blocks: Govt to launch 1st round of auction on Thursday; 13 mines to be on sale

India is set to auction 13 offshore mineral blocks in the Arabian Sea and Andaman Sea on November 28, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative marks the country's first foray into undersea mining, targeting resources like construction sand, lime mud, and polymetallic nodules crucial for infrastructure, technology, and green energy.