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MSTC Partners with Bihar Mines Department for Transparent Online Auctions of Minor Mineral Blocks 

Digital integration will enable the Mines and Geology Department to conduct efficient online mineral block auctions through MSTC’s e-commerce platform, expanding transparency and participation. 
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New Delhi: MSTC Limited has onboarded the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Bihar, on its e-commerce portal to facilitate transparent online auctions of Minor Mineral Blocks in the state.

The initiative will enable the department to conduct the auction process through MSTC’s digital platform, aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and participation in the allocation of minor mineral blocks.

Bihar Mines Department Joins MSTC’s E-Commerce Platform

The onboarding will provide the Mines and Geology Department with access to MSTC’s established online auction infrastructure.

Through the platform, the department will be able to conduct online auctions of Minor Mineral Blocks, bringing the auction process onto a digital and transparent platform.

The move is expected to streamline the process while making auction opportunities accessible to a wider pool of participants.

Read also: Leadership Updates: Renu Purushottam Recommended as Director (Commercial) of MSTC Limited by PESB 

Initiative to Improve Transparency and Efficiency

The digital auction arrangement is aimed at strengthening the overall process for minor mineral block auctions in Bihar.

Key objectives include:

  • Greater transparency in the auction process
  • Improved efficiency through digital operations
  • Wider participation from prospective bidders
  • Transparent allocation of minor mineral blocks
  • Use of an established government e-auction platform

By shifting the auction process online, the initiative is expected to support a more accessible and efficient mechanism for conducting mineral block auctions.

MSTC Platform Supports Government E-Auctions

MSTC’s e-commerce portal is widely used by government departments and public sector organisations for conducting online auctions and e-sales.

The platform provides a digital mechanism for conducting auctions in a transparent and structured manner. The onboarding of Bihar’s Mines and Geology Department further expands the use of MSTC’s e-commerce capabilities for government-led auction activities.

About MSTC Limited

MSTC Limited is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. The company operates as a technology-driven e-commerce service provider and facilitates online auctions and e-sales for government departments, public sector organisations and other institutions. Its digital platforms are used for transparent and efficient auction processes across various sectors.

Read also: MSTC Appoints Statistical Adviser Ms. Santosh as Government Nominee Director on Its Board 


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