Speed up exploration work of mineral wealth with RSMET help, says Bhaya

Jaipur: Mines and Animal Husbandry Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya on Friday said that to speed up the prospecting and exploration work of the immense mineral wealth of the state, necessary resources will be made available from Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust for basic infrastructure and technical up-gradation. Bhaya took the first meeting of the Board of Directors of RSMET on Friday.

The Minister instructed that work should be done through outsourcing and PPP from experienced institutions for exploration, preparation of mineral blocks and auction, so that more and more blocks can be prepared and competitive rates can be obtained.

ACS Mines, Petroleum and Energy Dr. Subodh Agrawal said that these blocks would generate a potential income of Rs 225 crore as upfront payment and Rs 14,752 crores as a whole.