These relate to the Mineral Resources Department and the Chhattisgarh State Mineral Development Corp.
At present, the government every year allocates 5 percent of the amount received as mineral revenue to the Mineral Development Fund. This is utilized to develop Minerals in the state and to explore new mining areas and related activities.
The approved proposals include the development of Kerwa coal block, Iron Ore Deposit-4, exploration of new areas of bauxite, survey of minerals and upgrade of an online mineral portal for mineral activities.