Department of Mines and Geology (Jharkhand)

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Department of Mines & Geology
खान एवं भूविज्ञान विभाग
Emblem of Jharkhand
Department overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Jharkhand
HeadquartersYojna Bhawan, Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834002
Minister responsible
Department executive
Websiteminerals.jharkhand.gov.in

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]

Ministerial team

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The Department is headed by the Jharkhand's Cabinet Minister of Mines and Geology. Civil servants such as the Secretary are appointed to support the minister in managing the department and implementing its functions. Since December 2024, the minister for Department of Department of Mines and Geology is Hemant Soren.[14][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Department of Mines & Geology". Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  2. ^ "About Department - Department of Mines and Geology". minerals.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Jharkhand News: वन क्षेत्र में खनन के लिए संतुलित नीति बनाएगी हेमंत सरकार, दो विभागों से मांगी गई रिपोर्ट - Government make a balanced policy for mining in forest area Jharkhand News In Hindi". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  4. ^ "About Department". Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Jharkhand. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Jharkhand State Report". India Brand Equity Foundation. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  6. ^ Kumar, Navtan (20 July 2009). "Mineral-rich Jharkhand fables the world". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Jharkhand government launches country's maiden mining tourism initiative, inks pact with Coal India arm". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Road map for sustainable and inclusive Mica industry in Jharkhand" (PDF). c4rb.org. Centre for Responsible Business. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  9. ^ "Growth Potential" (PDF). minerals.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  10. ^ "Mining royalties projected to generate Rs 19,300 crore in FY25: Jharkhand Eco Survey". The New Indian Express. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Anti-Illegal Mining Move; Jharkhand In Question". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  12. ^ "Finally, shield against illegal mining". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  13. ^ "Make action plan for environment-friendly use of abandoned mines: Jharkhand governor". The Times of India. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  14. ^ "CM distributes portfolios, keeps home, mines, & women child devpt depts". The Times of India. 6 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  15. ^ Moyna (26 August 2011). "Jharkhand to share mining profit". Down To Earth. Retrieved 3 October 2025.