The Department of Natural Resources is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu.
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Formed | 2022 |
Jurisdiction | Tamil Nadu |
Headquarters | Chennai |
Minister responsible |
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Agency executive |
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Parent agency | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Website | Natural Resources Department |
History
editThe directorate of Natural Resources Management was established in 2010 as a part of the industries department.[1] It was separated into a stand-alone department in January 2022.[2]
Objective
editThe department is responsible for the management of mines and minerals.[3][4]
Sub-divisions
editThe department of geology and mining function under the purview of the department and includes the following bodies:[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Natural Resources Management". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b "TN Transport secretary to hold additional charge of natural resources dept". Indian Express. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Industries department". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Natural Resources department". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.