Indian Government is planning to Map All Geo-physical and Geo-chemical National Resources

Indian Government is planning to Map All Geo-physical and Geo-chemical National Resources

 

Credit: The Hindu

Credit: The Hindu

In recent news, Union Steel & Mines minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has urges plan to complete geo-physical and geo-chemical mapping of the country’s national resources. He said the government wants to share this data in public domain to attract investment in mining.

Addressing the fourth meeting of Geo-science Advisory Council (GAC), the minister said:

“India has about 8 lakh square kilometer area identified as Obvious Geological Potential (OGP). However, the geophysical and geochemical mapping has been achieved only to a limited extent. Since the field of mining is directly linked to country’s growth, we must develop a time-bound action plan to complete geo-physical and geo-chemical mapping of our national resources and share this data in public domain to attract investment in mining. Emphasis of action plan should be on speed and quality. GAC with its expertise and experience, should recommend solutions to fast-track the exploration activity in the country so that this resource base in utilized in the best possible manner.”

He also observed that GAC’s recommendations should contain specific actionable points. Government is committed to provide every possible assistance in this effort, be it in terms of policy, personnel, technology or budget, he added.

 

   Source: The Economic Times

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