Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has given technical approval for the exploration of coal at Larbo, Dima Hasao District.
The state Mines and Minerals Department is headed towards a rosy future, as its recent revenue collection has seen a rising trend over the past few years and four exploration projects under the central government are expected to bear fruit soon.
In the last six years, the department’s revenue has gone up several notches, barring FY 2020-21, when the pandemic hit, to touch Rs 3173.93 in FY 2023-24 (up to January 2024).
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, under the Mines & Minerals Department of the Government of Assam, is responsible for the administration of minerals, including exploration and survey of minerals, auction of minerals, grant of exploration licences, mining lease on minerals and petroleum to both public and private sector organizations, realization of royalty, rent, fee, etc. on various minerals, oil, and natural gas produced from the mining lease areas. The revenue of the department is derived from all such activities and functions.
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