This policy document by the Department of Mining and Geology of Government of Meghalaya, aims to facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources in the state. It also aims to streamline mineral based development in the state keeping in view protection of environment, land, health and safety of the people in and around mining areas.
The document has been divided in two parts and covers the following issues:
- Background
- Mission
- Mineral Resources of Meghalaya
- Infrastructure for mines and minerals
- Regulation of mines and minerals
- Objectives
- Mineral exploration
- Strategy for mineral development
- Mining practices
- Regulatory framework for mine development and mining
- Mineral administration
- Linkage of mineral development with mineral-based industries
- Research and development in minerals
- Export promotion
- Mineral development and protection of environment
- Mines safety and rehabilitation of affected people
- Stakeholder participation
- Reclamation & restoration
- Joint venture
- Welfare and social responsibilities
- Meghalaya minerals development fund
- Mineral related tourism
- Policy implementation
- Exemption
- Powers of the state government
A copy of the document can be accessed at this link
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