Provincial Mines and Mineral Department is spending an amount of Rs 300 million on 20 different development schemes for the development of mineral resources in the province in the current fiscal year, spokesman of the department said this on Wednesday.
According to the spokesman, a sum of Rs 216 million was being spent on 13 ongoing schemes while Rs 83 million were provided for 7 fresh schemes. These schemes will not only enhance the development process of natural resources but will also help to improve the means of transportation to reach in the areas of natural resources, the spokesman told.
It will also be helpful to develop and improve the exploration of natural resources by widening existing roads and infrastructure through sustained provision of facilities in mineral rich areas. Spokesman further informed that special attention is focused to supply electricity, extending the roads and availability of other necessities.
Development of mineral resources to enhance the exploration, exploitation of mines and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner in order to support a more productive economy is the main aim of the department, concluded the spokesman.