Minerals are a finite and non-renewable resource, and must be exploited wisely in the larger interest of the State. While on the one hand, mineral exploration brings about increased economic activity and development of the State, it can have adverse social and ecological consequences which must be sincerely and adequately addressed in the interest of wellbeing of all the citizensof the State.
Safety, environment and revenue to the Government are the order of preference considered while preparing the Mineral Policy. Measures will be continued for checking unauthorized mining stocking and transportation of minerals. Steps will be taken for necessary amendment of the Kerala
Minor Mineral Concession Rules
SHILLONG, Dec 17: The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) met the Deputy Chief Minister Mukul Sangma yesterday to put forward its suggestions to the Government on the State draft mining policy 2009. Addressing a press conference today, president L Kharbani said,
SHILLONG: The Draft Mining Policy (DMP) is likely to dominate the proceedings of the four-day Winter Session of the State Assembly which begins here from Friday.
On the first day private members' bills will be introduced, discussions for which is scheduled from December 7.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Environmentalists in the state have alleged major loopholes in the new Kerala mineral policy being prepared by the State Government on the basis of the policy formulated by the Central Government.
SHILLONG, Nov 30: The raging controversy over the draft mining policy seems to have put the Lapang Government on the mat as it decided to extend the period of soliciting public opinion on the issue by another three months.
