It will be establishing the first-ever framework to oversee mineral exploration and production in India's offshore areas.
Under the new rules, holders of production leases of offshore mines are required to contribute to the Trust by paying 10 per cent of their royalty payments to the government.
This sum will be deposited in the Public Account of India, providing a financial backbone for the Trust's initiatives.
The primary objective of the Trust is to promote sustainable exploration, while ensuring environmental conservation and community welfare.