Rajya Sabha
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), a subordinate office of the Mines Ministry carries out inspection of mines to ensure their compliance with the provisions of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 (MCDR). During inspections, the mining lessees are offered field guidance for conservation of minerals, scientific mining and protection of environment so that the mining operations are carried out in accordance with provisions of MCDR, 1988.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Mines, Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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