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Main subjects of these branches Chh-Chh1 are as under:

• Mineral Policy 2003 and to promote different value addition use for various minerals declared (stated) under Mineral policy - 2003.
• Mines and Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957
• Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
• Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988
• Marble Development & Conservation Rules,
• Granite Conservation & Development Rules, 1999
• Gujarat Minor Minerals Rules, 1966
• Gujarat illegal Mining Rules
• Strategy to search out new mineral deposits in various unexplored areas. Mineral probable areas are to be covered under expeditious drilling programme by outsourcing as well as departmentally.
• To make necessary procedures for dereservation of valuable minerals reserves covered under forest areas of the state.
• On the basis of mineral surveys and availability of exploration report, necessary Mineral Atlas and Data Bank are created in collaboration with Government agencies.
• Development of Infrastructure and environment in minin areas..
• Approval of Mining Lease /Prospecting License.
• Recovery of royalty dead rent
• Administrative works regarding G.M.D.C (Chh 1- Branch).
• Revision Appeal in respect of Mining orders.
• Work related to Gujarat Mineral Research and Development Society.
• Training to Adivasis for mining activities.
• Mineral Exhibitions seminars.

Important Scheme for Mines & Minerals:

• Minerals Atlas and Data Bank.
• Survey and study of mineral
• Development and creation of infrastructure facilities in Mining areas.
• Expeditious drilling work in mining feasibility areas.
• Geo chemical mapping in Kutchh
• Geo Park in Kutchh
• Stone Artisan Park of Ambaji and Dhangdhra.
• Strengthening of mineral testing laboratory.