Sub group- IV on mineral exploration and development (other than coal & lignite) for the XII Five Year Plan (2012-17
Minerals are finite and non-renewable valuable natural resources being the basic raw material for infrastructure, capital goods and various other industries. The history of the mineral extraction in India dates back to the Harappan Civilization. As India is endowed with very rich mineral resources and skilled manpower, it is important that scientific and detailed exploration is done for minerals using state of the art techniques in geologically conducive mineral bearing area which may lead to the growth and development of the mining sector in India. This report is the Sub group- IV on mineral exploration and development (other than coal & lignite) for the XII Five Year Plan (2012-17.