Minerals extracted in Chhattisgarh should be used for units located in the State on a priority basis. This will boost revenue collections and also increase job opportunities, said Chief Minister Raman Singh while addressing the 9th meeting of Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Fund Advisory Committee here.
The meeting was organised by State Mineral Resources Department in which the Chief Minister was informed about various projects underway to explore minerals in the State.
The CM stressed over undertaking of mineral prospecting work by Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC). Officials informed that in the current fiscal, Bauxite exploration work are currently being undertaken in Pandariya Tahsil of Kabirdham and Murtunda of Surguja district.
likewise, Bauxite prospecting is going on in Bamhtara village of Bodla Tehsil of Kabirdham district. The Bauxite exploration work will be undertaken in Bhursipakri and Mukam of the same Tehsil. Both the projects were sanctioned during the meeting.
It was also informed that for effective management of minerals a web-based e-governance application ‘Chhattisgarh Integrated Mines and Mineral Management System’ is being developed. This application will be used for receiving requests for various relaxations on minerals and timely disposal of applications.
The application will be helpful in providing e-permit, e-transit pass monitoring unified check post and weighing bridges along with checking of illegal mining.
It was also informed that district mineral foundations have been made in those districts where certain minerals are found. These foundations will carry on road construction, health and environment development and the development required at the local level.