Introduction
- .In 2002, Department of Mineral Resources (headed by Director) was established in the light of National Mineral Policy 1995.
- .In 2021, the Directorate General Mineral Resources was established through “The
Dissolution of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Mineral and Industrial Development Corporation and Absorption of Employees Act 2021”
OBJECTIVES
To expand the mining sector by focusing on the discovery of minerals. To enhance public sector investment for exploration, resource mapping, and development of GIS-data base for minerals. To create jobs opportunities for the people of AJ&K. To enhance the contribution of mineral sector to GDP. To shift from traditional regulatory functions to those of a facilitator.
VISION
To envisage fundamental improvements for exploration, exploitation, and development of minerals through the Public / Private sectors for socio-economic uplift and poverty alleviation of the people of Azad Jammu & Kashmir along with the strengthening of the department, removing infrastructure bottlenecks and encouraging investments.
FUNCTIONS
1. Planning & regulation of mineral resources development. 2. Consideration of application and all kinds of mineral titles (Major & Minor). 3. Regulating & monitoring of mining operations and activities in the mineral sector, including collection of royalties. 4. Maintenance of updated digitalized cadaster showing positions of all minerals titles (Major& Minor) granted, renewals, assignments and surrenders thereof. 5. Implementation of Mines Safety mechanism under AJK Mines Act, 1977. 6. Geological Survey; 7. Development of mineral resources and regulation of mines; 8. Mineral rules/rights; 9. Grant and transfer of prospecting licenses and mining leases. 10. Administration of the relevant Laws and the rules pertaining to the Department.
Faheem Akhter Rubbani Minister
Khalid Mehmood Mirza
Secretary
SURRIYA KHANUM
DIRECTOR GENERAL
