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{{Short description|Department of Government of Jharkhand}}
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| native_name = खान एवं भूविज्ञान विभाग
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| headquarters = Yojna Bhawan, Nepal House, Doranda, [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]] – 834002
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| minister1_name = [[Hemant Soren]]
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| chief1_name = Arava Rajkamal, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
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The '''Department of Mines and Geology,''' is a department of [[Government of Jharkhand]] is responsible for the development, regulation and conservation of mineral resources in Jharkhand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Mines & Geology |url=https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/mines |access-date=3 October 2025 |publisher=Government of Jharkhand}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=About Department - Department of Mines and Geology |url=https://minerals.jharkhand.gov.in/content/1/1 |access-date=3 Oct 2025 |website=minerals.jharkhand.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand News: वन क्षेत्र में खनन के लिए संतुलित नीति बनाएगी हेमंत सरकार, दो विभागों से मांगी गई रिपोर्ट - Government make a balanced policy for mining in forest area Jharkhand News In Hindi |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/ranchi-government-make-a-balanced-policy-for-mining-in-forest-area-jharkhand-news-in-hindi-23937794.html |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> The state accounts for about 40% of India’s total mineral reserves, ranking first in coal reserves and holding significant deposits of iron ore, bauxite, copper, limestone and other minerals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Department |url=https://minerals.jharkhand.gov.in |publisher=Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Jharkhand |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand State Report |url=https://www.ibef.org/industry/jharkhand-presentation |publisher=India Brand Equity Foundation |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Navtan |date=2009-07-20 |title=Mineral-rich Jharkhand fables the world |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/mineral-rich-jharkhand-fables-the-world/articleshow/4800450.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-10-03 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Jharkhand government launches country's maiden mining tourism initiative, inks pact with Coal India arm |url=https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/jharkhand-launches-mining-tourism-initiative-with-ccl-showing-rich-mining-heritage-to-tourists-and-educational-groups/article69837852.ece |access-date=2025-10-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Road map for sustainable and inclusive Mica industry in Jharkhand |url=https://c4rb.org/insights/report/MICA-Roadmap.pdf |access-date=3 Oct 2025 |website=c4rb.org |publisher=Centre for Responsible Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Growth Potential |url=https://minerals.jharkhand.gov.in/Application/uploadDocument/Content/Growth_Potential.pdf |access-date=3 Oct 2025 |website=minerals.jharkhand.gov.in}}</ref> The department oversees mineral exploration, grant of concessions, collection of mining revenue and enforcement measures against illegal mining, while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly utilization of resources.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mining royalties projected to generate Rs 19,300 crore in FY25: Jharkhand Eco Survey |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Feb/28/mining-royalties-projected-to-generate-rs-19300-crore-in-fy-25-jharkhand-eco-survey |work=The New Indian Express |date=28 February 2025 |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anti-Illegal Mining Move; Jharkhand In Question |url=https://www.businessworld.in/article/anti-illegal-mining-move-jharkhand-in-question-164056 |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=BW Businessworld |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Finally, shield against illegal mining |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/finally-shield-against-illegal-mining/cid/1591964 |access-date=3 Oct 2025 |work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Make action plan for environment-friendly use of abandoned mines: Jharkhand governor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/make-action-plan-for-environment-friendly-use-of-abandoned-mines-jharkhand-governor/articleshow/103085433.cms |work=The Times of India |date=28 August 2023 |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref>

==Ministerial team==
The Department is headed by the Jharkhand's Cabinet Minister of Mines and Geology. Civil servants such as the Secretary are appointed to support the minister in managing the department and implementing its functions. Since December 2024, the minister for Department of Department of Mines and Geology is [[Hemant Soren]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-06 |title=CM distributes portfolios, keeps home, mines, & women child devpt depts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/chief-minister-hemant-soren-holds-key-portfolios-amid-cabinet-restructuring/articleshow/116052194.cms |access-date=2025-10-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moyna |date=2011-08-26 |title=Jharkhand to share mining profit |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/jharkhand-to-share-mining-profit-33909 |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=Down To Earth |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Government of Jharkhand]]
* [[Ministry of Mines (India)]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Government departments of Jharkhand]]

Department of Mines and Geology (Jharkhand) - Revision history

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