The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 (MCD Rules) are framed under section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Amendment) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) to provide for conservation and systematic development of minerals in India. Based on inputs received from various stakeholders, it is felt that some of the provisions of these rules require amendment. A review of the provisions under the MCD Rules has been done and accordingly, the Ministry of Mines has prepared the draft Mineral Conservation and Development (Amendment) Rules, 2021 seeking to amend the MCD Rules.