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The Geology and Mining Department established during the later part of 1968 was entrusted with the task of carrying out mineral exploration and establishing the mineral resources in the State with the ultimate objective of their development for socio-economic benefit of the people of the State.

The important minerals discovered so far include Petroleum and Natural gas, nickel-cobalt-chromium bearing magnetite, limestone, marble, coal, clay, slate, dimension and decorative stones building materials etc. in various parts of the State.

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