Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) Flashcards
What is the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)?
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. 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, and Mineral Concession Rules, and Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules made there under.
What are the main functions of the IBM?
The main functions of the IBM are:
To promote scientific development of mineral resources of the country.
To conserve minerals.
To protect the environment in mines.
To regulate the mining industry.
To conduct research on various aspects of mining.
To provide training and education on mining.
To advise the government on matters relating to the mineral industry.
To collect, collate and organize data on mines and minerals in the country.
To publish and disseminate information on mines and minerals.
To participate in international collaborative projects in the area of regulation and development of the mineral sector.
What are the objectives of the IBM?
The objectives of the IBM are:
To work as a National Technical Regulator operating at national-level designing systems, processes and guidelines for regulation of the mining sector.
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.
To work as a 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.
To play a 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.
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.
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.
What are some of the challenges facing the IBM?
Some of the challenges facing the IBM include:
- The increasing demand for minerals
- The need to balance economic development with environmental protection
- The need to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the mining industry
- The need to attract and retain qualified personnel
- The need to keep pace with technological change
