TURA: In order to facilitate systematic, safe, scientific and planned utilisation of mineral resources in South Garo Hills, the office of the Directorate of Mineral Resources Government of Meghalaya conducted a one-day orientation and sensitising programme where the mine owners from far flung areas of the district attended.
During the programme, the Resource person of the programme in his Power Point presentation highlighted the preparation of geological reports and feasibility study, granting of mining lease under scientific coal mining plan as per the Mines and Minerals( Development and Regulation Act 1957 and the Mineral Concessions Rules 1960).