Department of Mines and Geology (Jharkhand)
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JurisdictionGovernment of Jharkhand
Minister responsible
- Hemant Soren, Minister in Charge
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Jharkhand |
| Headquarters | Yojna Bhawan, Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834002 |
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| Website | minerals |
The Department of Mines and Geology, is a department of Government of Jharkhand is responsible for the development, regulation and conservation of mineral resources in Jharkhand.[1][2][3] The state accounts for about 40% of India’s total mineral reserves, ranking first in coal reserves and holding significant deposits of iron ore, bauxite, copper, limestone and other minerals.[4][5][6][7][8][9] The department oversees mineral exploration, grant of concessions, collection of mining revenue and enforcement measures against illegal mining, while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly utilization of resources.[10][11][12][13]