Proposals worth Rs 267 crore for development from minerals sanctioned
Raipur, (the
states. news) In the meeting of Mineral Development Fund
Advisory Committee chaired by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today,
proposals worth Rs 267 crore related to the development of minerals were
approved. These proposals are related to various projects of Mineral Resources
Department and Chhattisgarh State Mineral Development Corporation.
Presently, 5% of the amount mineral revenue
recieved by state government every year is allocated for Mineral Development
Fund. This fund is utilized for the development of minerals in the state and
for exploration of new mining areas etc. The proposals approved in the meeting
include proposals for development of Kerwa coal block, Iron Ore Deposit-4,
exploration of new areas of bauxite, survey of minerals and upgrade of online
mineral portal operated for mineral activities.
In the meeting, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain,
Secretary to Chief Minister Mr. Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, Secretary of
Mineral Resources Department Mr. Anbalagan P, Secretary of Finance Department
Mrs. Alarmelmangai D, Chief General Manager of Chhattisgarh State Mineral
Development Corporation Mr. J.K.Pashene, Additional Director of Mineral
Resources Department Mr. Mahesh Babu were present. For
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