Due care is being paid to imbibe new technologies and upgrade technological perception of the human involved.

Reorientation strategy for the department to the new requirements and to address the issue of Governance afresh. Systems and procedures be simplified.

A Human Resource Renewal Plan along with introduction of modern hi-tech equipments in a phased manner shall be implemented.

Department shall act as facilitator in mineral prospecting. Logistic support and market intelligence is being provided to the mining industry.

Ecological concerns shall be given due regard. Mining has to be in conformity with local eco-systems. Micro eco-management plan for each area shall be drafted and promulgated.

Suitable safeguards shall be provided in mining clusters.

Underground mining be encouraged keeping in view economy, safety and ecology of the region.

Overall human resource management plan of the State shall be build up and implemented. District wise manpower requirements shall be assessed and steps shall be taken up to train the labourers for skilled jobs to cater to the needs of local industries.

Department has felt the need for a comprehensive prospecting policy in view of the inflow of new survey technologies in the wake of liberalization of economy. The twenty year VISION plan concentrates on extensive prospecting of industrial minerals, hydrocarbons, precious stones and metallic minerals.

For speedy development of decorative stones and other minor minerals, 5 year wise programme shall be formulated and implemented.

Minerals whose prospecting is expensive should be identified and given to private sector for detailed prospecting.