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Rat hole mining

Rat-hole mining is illegal: The National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole mining in Meghalaya in 2014 on a petition that said acidic discharge from the mines was polluting the Kopili river. But the practice continues unabated. Meghalaya …

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Key Contacts | Meghalaya Government Portal

Phone : 0364- 2500165, PABX - 2708 Email ID : federick.dopth[at]gov[dot]in Shri. Raksin P. Marak, IAS

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The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012

Read text of the controversial Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy approved by the state cabinet to facilitate systematic and scientific utilization of mineral resources keeping in view the protection of environment, land, health …

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Environmental Impact of Rat-Hole Coal Mines on the …

the legal policy of mining in Meghalaya, there exists only Meghalaya Mines & Mineral Policy, 2012 and Meghalaya Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. Notification, 2015. Hence, the rat-hole coal mining goes unabated under the tribal people's property right and cultural right to extract and exploit coal and other mineral resources in the state.

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Department | Meghalaya Government Portal

Grant of Mineral concessions, assessment and collection of royalty, rent, fees, etc. on major minerals. Meghalaya Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. State Programming Board. Matters relating to Mines and Minerals Act. Research Chemical analysis of various rocks and mineral samples collected by the Geologists, etc.

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Objectives: Department of Mining and Geology

Mines & Mineral Administration; Mineral Policy. Notification; Draft Mineral Policy 2010; Mineral Concession. List of Reconnaissance Permit; List of Prospecting Licences; ... Contribution by way of Grant-in-Aid and share capital to the Meghalaya Mineral Development Corporation (MMDC) for mineral development activities.

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Mining affected areas and its impact on livelihoods: Meghalaya

Coal is an important mineral resource of Meghalaya and is mined through a primitive mining method commonly known as rat-hole mining. The coal deposits present on the hill-slopes and along the riversides are mined by 'side-cutting'. ... Urgent need for a holistic policy on mining of minerals in Meghalaya, and (b) Regulation of mining under ...

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The Meghalaya Mineral Policy 2010

The Meghalaya Mineral Policy has been drafted with an aim to facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources and to streamline mineral based development of the State, keeping in view, protection of environment, health and safety of the people in and …

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Mineral Transport: Department of Mining and Geology

Geology of Meghalaya. Geological Features; Minerals of Meghalaya; Field Programmes; Geological Investigative Works; Mining Scenario. Mineral Production; Rates of Royalty/Cess; Acts & Rules; Mines & Mineral Administration; Mineral Policy. Notification; Draft Mineral Policy 2010; Mineral Concession. List of Reconnaissance Permit; List of ...

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Clearances received for scientific coal mining | Highland Post

We had to ensure a fair transition," he said. With scientific mining now approved, the government expects a systematic and legal coal mining sector to take shape, reducing illegal activities. The economic impact is expected to be significant, with potential revenue matching or exceeding past figures of Rs 500-900 crore annually from coal mining.

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Mines and minerals policy of Meghalaya- A document by the …

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 …

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Mining in India's Northeast

As of now, Meghalaya has no proper regulatory regime for mining, and mines and minerals are subject to a cluster of central laws, namely The Mines Act, 1952, The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, …

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Geological Features: Department of Mining and Geology

Geology of Meghalaya. Geological Features; Minerals of Meghalaya; Field Programmes; Geological Investigative Works; Mining Scenario. Mineral Production; Rates of Royalty/Cess; Acts & Rules; Mines & Mineral Administration; Mineral Policy. Notification; Draft Mineral Policy 2010; Mineral Concession. List of Reconnaissance Permit; List of ...

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The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy 2012

The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy 2012. Concerned Department. Mining & Geology Department. Date Released. November 4, 2012 - 12:00pm. Description. ... Maintained …

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OM on coal mining procedure in Meghalaya

g) Mining plan including mine closure plan is required to be approved by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957. h) Method of mining technologies to be adopted, schedule of extraction, etc shall be

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Contact Us : Department of Mining and Geology

Contact Us . Address: Department of Mining and Geology, Additional Secretariat Building, Shillong-1, Meghalaya Phone: 03642212379 Directorate of Mineral Resources,

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Rules and Regulations | Meghalaya Government Portal

Title: The Meghalaya Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2022

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GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALYA MINING & GEOLOGY …

Meghalaya hereby makes the following rules namely:- THE MEGHALAYA MINERAL (PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL MINING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE) RULES, 2022. …

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The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012

The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy,2012 has been formulated with an aim to facilitate systematic, scientific and planned utilization of mineral resources and to streamline mineral based development of the State, keeping in view, protection of environment, land, health and safety of the people in and around the mining areas.

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The Meghalaya Mineral Policy 2010

around the mining areas. The Policy will also dwell in ensuring optimal utilization of available mineral resources, realisation of vast mineral potential, generate revenue for socio-economic development, uplift the economy of the State and enhance employment opportunities. Hence the policy, hereunto called the Meghalaya Mineral Policy 2010.

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Minerals of Meghalaya: Department of Mining and Geology

18 rowsThe State of Meghalaya is endowed with large deposits of a number of valuable …

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Mining and Geology Department Profile | Meghalaya …

Grant of Mineral concessions, assessment and collection of royalty, rent, fees, etc. on major minerals. Meghalaya Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. State Programming Board. Matters relating to Mines and Minerals Act. Research Chemical analysis of various rocks and mineral samples collected by the Geologists, etc.

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Meghalaya's black holes: Unregulated rat-hole coal mines …

In parallel at play is the state's own mining policy Meghalaya Mines and Mineral Policy (2012) which "does not discuss rat hole mining, framed as a 'traditional' form of mining that is beyond state intervention, stating in clause 7.6 that 'small and traditional system of mining' by local people in their own land shall not be ...

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GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALYA MINING & GEOLOGY …

THE MEGHALAYA MINERAL (PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL MINING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE) RULES, 2022. CHAPTER-I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent & commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Meghalaya Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2022. (2) They shall extend to the whole of the State of …

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Mining in India's Northeast

A new mining policy, proposed by the state government – The Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012 – is yet to be implemented. Paragraph nine of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution gives District Autonomous Councils the final authority to provide licenses and leases for prospecting and extracting minerals.

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Terror in the Coal Mines of North-East India — Jamhoor

In 2012, the state government introduced the Meghalaya Minerals and Mines Policy, ostensibly to protect customary rights over natural resources and land, and to encourage traditional forms of mining. At the Central level, the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act was amended in 2015 following the Samata Judgement in 1997 that ...

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The Gazette of Meghalaya

3. MINERAL RESOURCES OF MEGHALAYA: Meghalaya is endowed with sizeable deposits of a number of valuable minerals. Coal, limestone, uranium, granite, kaolin, clay and glass sand are …

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Mining and Geology Department | Meghalaya Government …

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Rules and Regulations | Meghalaya Government Portal

Title: The Meghalaya Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rules, 2022

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The Gazette of Meghalaya

around the mining areas. The Policy will also dwell on ensuring optimal utilization of available mineral resources, realization of vast mineral potential, generate revenue for socio-economic development, uplift the economy of the State and enhance employment opportunities. Hence the policy, hereunto called the Meghalaya Mines and Mineral Policy,

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Meghalaya HC dismisses petition challenging 100-hectare …

The contentions of the petitioner are that the said clause in the Office Memorandum dated 05.03.2021, is not in consonance with the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957, hereinafter referred to as the MMDR Act, the Mineral Concession Rules 1960, and also not in conformity with the Meghalaya Mines and Mineral Policy 2012, the ...

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Meghalaya HC orders strict compliance of panel report on coal mining

The Meghalaya High Court on Monday issued a stern warning to the state government regarding the ongoing issue of illegal coal mining. Close Search for: Search ... The court also dismissed the petitioner's arguments related to the Meghalaya Mines and Mineral Policy 2012 and other state-specific regulations, deeming them irrelevant to the case ...

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Rat-Hole Mining: Issues and Concerns

Syllabus: GS3/ Mineral & Energy Resources; Distribution of Key Natural Resources. Context. ... – Meghalaya Mines and Minerals Policy, 2012: It was introduced to regulate mining practices in the state. However, enforcement has been weak, and …

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The Meghalaya Minor Minerals Reclamation Fund …

The Meghalaya Minor Minerals Reclamation Fund Management Guidelines, 2022. Concerned Department. Forests & Environment Department. Number. FOR.29/2018/Pt/474. Date Released. ... Collaborate, share and influence Government Policy; Tasks Under Creative Corner; Poll/Survey Under Creative Corner; Spotlight.

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Rules and Regulations | Meghalaya Government Portal

Mining & Geology Department. Title: The Meghalaya Minor Minerals Concession Rules ... Council of Ministers; IAS List; MCS List; Departments; Districts; Be involved. Collaborate, share and influence Government Policy; Tasks Under Creative Corner; Poll/Survey Under Creative Corner; Spotlight. Nongkrem Dance - A Religious Dance Festival of ...

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