Bihar News: The government has prepared to take a big step towards utilizing the mineral wealth present in Bihar for the development of the state and in the interest of the people. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said that Bihar's Survey of 44 mining blocks This will be done and work will be done to start mining in these blocks within nine months. The government plans to take the initiative to start mining activities in the state from October 15.
Workshop on auction of mineral blocks in Patna
The Chief Minister inaugurated the auction of important and strategic mineral blocks and a workshop related to NMET organized by the Union Ministry of Coal and Mines at Hotel Maurya, Patna. He said that a study of mineral blocks has been conducted in Bihar. Preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of the state will also be ensured while pursuing mining activities.
Preparation to allot more than 30 blocks by 30th September
According to the Chief Minister, out of 44 mining blocks of the state Survey work has progressed in 28 blocks. Many mineral blocks have been tendered, while the process for the rest is underway. The government aims to allocate more than 30 mining blocks before September 30. After this, initiatives will be taken towards starting mining work in Bihar from October 15.
Mineral resources in many districts including Rohtas, Aurangabad
The Chief Minister said that there is no dearth of resources in Bihar and development can be accelerated by using them properly. He told that Lime Stone in Rohtas and Mineral Belt in Aurangabad There is a huge resource available. Apart from this, there are magnets in Jehanabad and Jamui and mineral resources on a large scale in Gaya, Banka and Bhagalpur. The government will work on better utilization of these resources.
Royalty received from minerals will be spent on development
The Chief Minister clarified that the government will get from minerals. The royalty will be used for the benefit of the people of Bihar and the development of the state. Will be done for. He said that misuse of mineral wealth will not be allowed at any level. There are also plans to set up a mineral center in the state.
Target of investment of Rs 5 lakh crore by November
The government is also working towards attracting big investments in the state along with mining. The Chief Minister said that Target of investment of Rs 5 lakh crore by November Efforts will be made to achieve. Many types of concessions are also being given to investors setting up industries in the state. He appealed to the investors to invest in Bihar with an open mind and assured full support from the government.
Many officers and ministers were present in the program
In the program, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey welcomed the Chief Minister by giving him a green plant, blouse and insignia. The program was also addressed by Satish Chandra Dubey and Kadam Sandeep V, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Coal and Mines. During this, Mines and Geology Minister Dr. Pramod Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Departmental Secretary Avnish Kumar Singh and Union Ministry Director Ashish Saxena and other senior officials were present.