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Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Mines. It is engaged in the promotion of scientific development of mineral resources of the
country, conservation of minerals, protection of environment in mines, other than coal, petroleum and natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals. It performs regulatory
functions with respect to the relevant provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and enforcement of the rules framed there under, namely
Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988/2017 and Mineral Concession Rules, and Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules made there under.
Mission of IBM
1) To ensure effective regulation of Indian Mineral Sector which promotes long term benefits for its sustainable growth.
2) To provide capacity building to State regulatory agencies and also to provide quality technical assistance to the mineral industry, and
3) To work as data bank on mines and minerals and to disseminate mineral information for policy formulations.
Objectives of IBM
i. To work as National Technical Regulator operating at national-level designing systems, processes and guidelines for regulation of the mining sector;
ii. To function as a facilitator for creation and improvement of state-level regulatory mechanisms and to facilitate state agencies to ensure adherence to standards and parameters for scientific and systematic mining in the sector;
iii. To work as catalytic agent for development of mineral sector by evolving capability & proficiency in beneficiation techniques; dissemination of knowledge and skills in mining
and allied areas through its training facilities; consultancy services.
iv. To play crucial role of that of an Advisor to the Government in matters and issues relating to the mineral sector in areas of short-medium and long-term mineral-wise
strategies, mineral taxation and legislative processes.
v. To play the role of National Repository of mineral data through maintaining a data bank of mines and minerals in the country by developing advanced IT based Mineral
Information System enabling the industry to report and access information online, and
vi. To broaden its interactive base and reach out to overseas counter parts through consultations and exchange programmes and to build capacity, skill & expertise through
academic and training programmes at institutes of international repute.
Present Charter of Functions
(i) Collect, collate and organize into a database, all information on exploration, prospecting, mines and minerals in the country in the shape of a National Mineral Information Repository and take steps to publish and disseminate the
same;
(ii) Function as the National Technical Regulator in respect of the mining sector, and lay down regulations, procedures and systems to guide the State Governments (first tier of regulation);
(iii) Build up capacity in the system, both for regulatory as well as the developmental work, at the central level as well as at the level of the States;
(iv) Establish institutional mechanisms of coordination between the centre, the States, mineral industry, research and academic institutions and all stake holders, so as to proactively develop solutions to the demands and problems
faced by the industry;
(v) Promote research on all aspects of practical relevance to the Industry and to act as bridge between research institutions on the one hand and user industry on the other;
Developmental Functions
(i) R&D in Mineral Processing - To play a role of a catalytic agency to promote & develop the much-needed R&D in mineral processing in the field of mineral
beneficiation, mineral characterization, chemical analysis of ores and minerals and analysis of environmental samples;
(ii) Information Support and Advisory Services- To function as an advisory body to the government in formulation of mineral policy, lending technical guidance & support for framing Mineral Acts and in articulating provisions, rules & regulations thereof and lend
it the credentials to formulate strategies, articulate policy requirements and oversee their implementation at both national and State levels;
(iii) National Mineral Inventory – Periodical Updation of National Mineral Inventory reflecting the micro-level status and possession of various mineral resources of the
country as per the international standards like UNFC;
(iv) Repository on Mines & Minerals – To shoulder the responsibility for collection, processing and storage of statistial data in respect of all major minerals through
statutory and non-statutory basis;
