Department of Mines & Geology
ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Mineral Investigation and Mineral Administration
a) Mineral Investigation:-
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Exploration of Sulphide zones
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Survey and assessment of Ferrous minerals
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Investigation of Ornamental stones
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Survey for lime and limestones
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Investigation for refractory minerals
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Exploration for precious and semi-precious minerals such as gold, silver platinum etc.,
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Enviornmental impact studies
b) Mineral Administration:-
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Sanction of prospecting and mining leases
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Sanction of specified minor mineral leases such as ornamental granites
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Sanction of non-specified minor mineral leases
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Inspection of mines and quarries
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Issue of inspection and audit reports
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Collection of royalty/dead rent
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Checking unauthorised mining/quarrying and illegal transportation of minerals
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2. Groundwater Investigation and Administration
a) Groundwater Investigation:-
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Assessment of groundwater resources in all the taluks of the State
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Periodic monitoring of groundwater level in the State
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Monitoring of groundwater quality for various purposes
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Determination of aquifer characteristics
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Selection of sites and construction of artificial recharge structures
b) Groundwater Administration:-
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Selection of suitable sites for drilling borewells
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Issue feasibility reports/certificates
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Regulate development of groundwater resources in a systematic and scientific manner
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