<h1>Maharashtra Legislative Council passes Gadchiroli District Mining Authority Bill to coordinate mineral development and establish steel hub</h1> The Maharashtra Legislative Council passed the Gadchiroli District Mining Authority Bill to coordinate mineral development in the district. The authority will be chaired by the chief minister with ministerial co-chairperson and deputy chairperson positions. Ex-officio members include the chief secretary, various department secretaries, and mining officials. The authority aims to expedite major and minor mineral block development, coordinate between concession holders and industries, facilitate ultra mega steel plant establishment, and develop the district as a steel hub. The legislation replaces the previous 2025 ordinance and addresses mineral development in the formerly conflict-affected region.