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  • 15 Sep 2025
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Inauguration of IBM Regional Office in Ranchi

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The Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the newly constructed Regional Office of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

  • It will enhance regulatory oversight, expedite issue resolution, foster growth in the mining sector in line with ‘Viksit Bharat,’ and strengthen IBM’s institutional presence in eastern India.

Key Points

  • Objective: The IBM was initially established as an advisory body but has evolved into a premier national organization that promotes scientific development, conservation, and sustainable management of India’s mineral resources.
  • Functions:
    • Inspects mines to ensure scientific conservation of mineral resources.
    • Scrutinizes and approves mining plans and schemes.
    • Conducts geological and environmental studies.
    • Prepares feasibility reports for mining and beneficiation projects.
    • Provides consultancy services and acts as a data bank for mines and minerals.
  • Role in Mineral Conservation: IBM works to promote the upgradation and utilization of low-grade ores, prepares mineral maps, and maintains the National Mineral Inventory of resources, ensuring long-term sustainability.
  • Research & Development: The organization engages in evolving technologies for ore beneficiation. It also operates a Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory and Pilot Plant at Nagpur, set up with UNDP assistance, for advanced research and pilot-scale experimentation.
  • Presence & Outreach: IBM has offices in key mining regions such as Ajmer, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Chennai, Dehradun, Goa, Guwahati, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Raipur, Nagpur, Ranchi, and Udaipur. 

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