Vision and Mission

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Representative Work
01

Promote sustainable sand mining practices based on scientific evidence and advanced technologies.

02

Provide technical expertise for preparation, vetting, and monitoring of District Survey Reports (DSRs).

03

Conduct field surveys, socio-environmental impact assessments, and geospatial monitoring.

04

Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government for effective mining governance.

05

Build capacity through training, conferences, and outreach to support informed decision-making.

06

Ensure transparency, accountability, and community engagement in all mining-related activities.

Centre of Excellence Mandates

District Survey Reports

Scientific vetting and quality assurance before SEIAA submission

Mining Sites

Field surveys with DGPS, UAVs, and GIS for safe site identification

Depth of Mining

Research on safe permissible depths (3m/redline) to curb illegal extraction

Social Impact Assessments

Frameworks to evaluate livelihood, health, and environmental impacts

Capacity Building

Hiring experts, training officials, and creating a knowledge hub

Policy & Advisory Role

Evidence-based recommendations to Mines & Geology Department

Technology Integration

Use of drones, GIS, remote sensing, and dedicated web portal