Vision 2007

INTRODUCTION

      Mines and minerals are the stepping stones for the over all Economic Development of the Nation in general and State in particular. The State is richly endowed by nature with mineral wealth among which Coal, Limestone, Copper Ores, Manganese Ores, Bauxite, Dolomite, Fireclay, Ochre, Pyrophyllite-Diaspore predominates besides being the sole producer of Diamond and Slate in the Country. The State is also blessed with vast reserves of Coal Bed Methane.

·       In the present scenario of Liberalization and Globalization of Indian Economy, new horizons and opportunities are opening up in the Mining Sector. In the prevailing situation, State of Madhya Pradesh is moving ahead for promoting rapid economical growth with a concept of optimum and scientific development of its mineral resources, so that the "Value Addition" takes place in the State..

·       Favourable Geological and Geotectonic settings already exist in the State. Rocks ranging from Precambrian to almost Recent Era exist to accommodate most of the mineralisation episodes.

OBJECTIVES

·       To explore the mineral wealth of the State expeditiously by using latest exploration techniques by increasing and encouraging private sector participation.

·       To promote systematic and scientific exploitation of minerals with due regard to conservation of minerals, mines safety and environmental balance.

·       To promote value addition of minerals by promoting Processing Units and Mineral Based Industries in the State.

·       To encourage export of minerals.

·       To promote development of human resources for meeting the requirements of mines and mineral based industries.

·       To simplify procedures for disposal of mineral concession applications and to bring more transparency in decision making. 

·       To ensure greater employment opportunities specially for persons belonging to Schedule Tribes and Schedule Caste and Other Weaker Sections of the society.

·       To promote research and development of minerals.