Minerals are valuable natural resources that are finite and non-renewable. The history of mineral extraction in India dates back to the days of the Harappan civilization. The wide availability of minerals in the form of abundant rich reserves and the eco-geological conditions make it very conducive for the growth and development of the mining sector in India.
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Website of the Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Mines is responsible for survey and exploration of all minerals, other than natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals. Get information about the National Mineral Policy, State Mineral Policy, etc. Details of Hindustan Copper Ltd, MECL, Nalco, etc are also provided. Information on Central Co-ordination cum Empowered Committee (CEC), Mineral Concession System, etc is available. Get details of projects call, Performa, New and...
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Website of Indian Bureau of Mines
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is a multi-disciplinary government organisation under the Ministry of Mines, engaged in promotion of conservation, scientific development of mineral resources and protection of environment in mines other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals.
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Detailed Demands for Grants, Ministry of Mines
Find Demands for Grants for Ministry of Mines. Details such as revenue, capital, total grant amount of money, etc are available. Users can view and download the files.
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Annual Reports of Ministry of Mines
The Annual Report gives a synoptic view of policies and programmes of Ministry of Mines.
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Website of National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR)
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) is a flagship initiative conceptualised by Ministry of Mines as a part of National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), 2016 for hosting all exploration related geoscientific data for dissemination to all the stakeholders so as to expedite, enhance and facilitate the exploration coverage of the country. Geological Survey of India is selected as the nodal agency for the implementation of NGDR.
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Website of National Landslide Forecasting Centre
The National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) is an organization dedicated to monitoring, predicting, and mitigating the risks associated with landslides.
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Mining Policy by Ministry of Mines
Get information about mining policy and legislation by Ministry of Mines. Users can get details related to National Mineral Policy (NMP) 1993, review of National Mineral Policy of 1993, National Mineral Policy of 2008, its features, etc. Information implementation of the national mineral policy, amendment to acts and rules, strengthening of Geological Survey of India, mining treatment and registry system, Geological Programming Board, etc. is...
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Download E-Book of Mining Sector, Ministry of Mines
It is a well known ecological fact that the best known forests, river and ocean basins, and fertile landscapes are also rich below ground with natural resources such as fossil oils and minerals. Mining of underground natural resources do require giving up the rights and usufruct benefits of surface based natural resources.