Today, representatives of mining related public enterprises and private companies from all over the country gathered at the Circuit House of the capital Raipur, in which the mineral resources and their possibilities in Chhattisgarh were discussed. This occasion was the stake holders conference organized by the Department of Mineral Resources and Directorate of Geology and Mineralogy. It was told in the conference that high-value minerals like rare earth elements, lithium and gold are available in abundance in Chhattisgarh, whose mining and exploitation will provide employment to a large number of people as well as generate revenue. Director of Mineral Resources Department and Directorate of Geology and Mining Shri J.P. Maurya informed that a cell will be formed soon in the Mineral Department. Through which the investors will be informed about the mineral resources, prospects and mining processes in Chhattisgarh. Strategy regarding auction of mineral blocks and exploration of high value minerals available in the state was discussed in the conference. In this important event, investors from different parts of the country were urged to invest in the mining sector in Chhattisgarh and it was assured that necessary facilities including infrastructure would be provided to them in Chhattisgarh. The Stakeholders Conference was inaugurated by the Director of Mineral Resources Department and Directorate of Geology and Mining Shri J.P. Maurya did. He said that Chhattisgarh is a state full of natural resources, which has abundant mineral resources. Our state has a major contribution in the economy of the country. He said that the success of the concept of sustainable development depends on the fact that we use the mineral resources in such a way that they are exploited properly. Our imports should be minimal and there should be enough export potential. Also, the mining process should be done keeping in mind the environmental friendliness and mineral conservation. Shri Maurya said that there is a need for green technology keeping in mind the industrial utility in future for the demand of the mineral. The state of Chhattisgarh is poised to play the role of a leading state in Vision 2047 in which we are moving towards developing mineral potential in key areas. Our priority is to assess the availability and quantity of high value minerals like Lithium, Tin, Gold, Copper, Nickel and Diamond using latest technology. Shri Maurya informed that for the first time in the country, blocks of minerals have been allotted to 6 private agencies for exploration of minerals in Chhattisgarh. In the past, more than 100 potential mineral blocks have been identified on the basis of exploration done by various government agencies in the state of Chhattisgarh, which are being assessed at a fast pace according to the criteria of auction. He said that till now we have issued tender inviting notices for 40 mineral blocks of various minerals like Gold, Iron Ore, Limestone and Bauxite and have successfully auctioned 15 blocks. Shri Anurag Dewan, Joint Director of Minerals Department said that limestone, iron in infrastructure and coal in power generation and copper aluminum are used in the flow of energy. He informed about the mineral online scheme, e-transist pass system, availability of mineral resources, schemes run by DMF in the districts, launched to bring efficiency and transparency in departmental activities. On this occasion Chief Conservator of Forests Shri Amarnath Prasad, Deputy Director of Geological Survey of India Partho Dutta, Special Secretary of Finance Department Ms. Sheetal Shashwat Verma, Deputy Director of Minerals, Shri Mahipal Singh, U.K. Qureshi, Harish Dhruv, Sanjay Khare, Ms. Anju Singh, Ms. Seema Choubey, Deputy Director Ms. Prachi Awasthi and representatives of private mining companies including PSUs were present. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading