IBM Carried out 1,457 Inspection of Mines for Enforcement of Provision of MCDR

For promotion of conservation and scientific development of mineral resources and ensuring protection of mines environment in mining areas, IBM carried out 1,457 Inspection of mines for enforcement of provision of MCDR, 1988 and examination of MP/MS, approved 149 Mining Plans and 334 Schemes of Mining.

For up gradation and utilization of low grade and sub grade ores and minerals, IBM carried out 39 Ore dressing investigations, 27,911 Chemical Analysis, 1,706 Mineralogical studies and one in Plant study.

As a part of Consultancy services on charge and promotional basis to mining industry on mining, geological & environmental aspects, IBM completed 1 Technical Consultancy Assignments and 2 Mining Research Assignments and conducted 09 training courses for IBM and Industry personnel. Updating of 100 multi mineral maps with forest overlays in respect of Karnataka and Odisha are in progress. Updating of NMI as on 01.4.2010 is completed for 70 minerals.

For dissemination of data on mines and minerals, 12 Statistical and technical publications have been released.

Implementation of amended Rule 45 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988

The Central Government has developed on line system for registration and on line reporting systems to facilitate the submission of monthly returns for iron ore. The on line registration system has already commenced in the IBM and so far up to November, 2012, 5223 lease holders, 2975 traders, 586 exporters, 1195 stockiest and 2181 end users have registered their details.