Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Mines and Minerals Development, Dr Amjad Ali has informed that the department had launched online management information system (MIS) to enhance transparency and prevent illegal mining activities in the province.
Briefing media persons at Peshawar Press Club about the provincial Mines and Minerals Development department's achievements under 100-day plan on Wednesday, the minister said the online management system will not only enhance the department revenue but will also curb illegal mining in the province. He said the system is also supportive for compilation of production data.
Similarly, he said a modern mining cadastral system had been launched in the country, which will ensure effective administration and regulation of mining rights and mineral resource management.
He added the system will also ensure security of applicant's priority, tenure of mineral titles, as well as provide online reporting of various fiscal and regulatory issues. Flanked by the Secretary Mines and Minerals, Khaista Rehman, Director General Muntazir Khan and other officials, Dr Amjad informed that the Mine Safety and Regulation Act 2018 is being presented before the provincial cabinet for its final approval.
The minister informed that geological mapping project has been initiated for mapping of untapped mineral endowment in the province. Dr Amjad said around 451 inspections had been conducted for underground mining while 724 mines have been registered.
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