Objectives To explore for identification of mineral wealth in the land and in off-shore areas
To develop mineral resources taking into account the national and strategic considerations and to ensure their adequate supply and best use keeping in view the present needs and future requirements
To promote necessary linkages for smooth and uninterrupted development of the mineral industry to meet the needs of the country
To promote research and development in minerals Objectives contd To ensure establishment of appropriate educational and training facilities for human resources development to meet the manpower requirements of the mineral industry
To minimise adverse effects of mineral development on the forest, environment and ecology through appropriate protective measures
To ensure conduct of mining operations with due regard to safety and health of all concerned
Institutions Ministry of Mines:
1. Survey and exploration of all mineralsexcept natural gases, petroleum and atomic minerals.
2. Mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel, etc.
3. Administration of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957
Contd Subordinate offices:
Geological Survey of India:
Mineral resource assessmentsferrous and nonferrous minerals, coal and lignite. Principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country
Contd Indian Bureau of Mines:
Mineral maps, countrywide inventory of mineral resources Technical consultancy services to the mining industry Promotes and monitors community development activities in mining areas, data bank of mines and minerals and publishes statistical periodicals
Positive Points Promotes conservation of minerals
Ensures unhindered availability of mineral raw material for the realization of national goals
Ensures better health of employee
Checks environment degradation
Promotes sustainable development Positive Points
Promotes education of employees resulting in skilled labour
Promotes private body participation
Promotes research to increase national mineral wealth
Helps curtail illegal mining
Empowers people settled in and around mining areas
Setbacks Long term strategy of development by Ministry of Mining Tribal resettlement planning Foreign investment limited to 50% but conditions applied Conflict of interest between Central and State Government Tribal population rarely educated