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Department is carrying out investigations, Exploration and prospecting of mineral deposits, Building up History of Mines, Preparation of maps of mineral belts, Rendering advice for establishment of mineral based industries, etc. These functions also comprise regional geological mapping followed up by detailed prospecting of mineral bearing areas selected on priority basis and estimation of reserves with quality.

The Department further co-ordinates with all mineral investigations carried out by the Central and State agencies in the State. Directorate is also carrying out Mineral Investigations and explorations on promotional basis, Exploration by drilling in promising mineral belts is also undertaken to estimate the quality and quantity of the minerals available before venturing upon exploitation. Further, the Department takes measures to prevent frittering of large mineral deposits and takes adequate steps towards their more systematic exploitation, with a view to properly conserve and utilize these minerals and for this purpose the Department advises the Government to reserve certain areas for exclusive exploitation in the Public Sector.

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