
Promote sustainable sand mining practices based on scientific evidence and advanced technologies.
Provide technical expertise for preparation, vetting, and monitoring of District Survey Reports (DSRs).
Conduct field surveys, socio-environmental impact assessments, and geospatial monitoring.
Foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government for effective mining governance.
Build capacity through training, conferences, and outreach to support informed decision-making.
Ensure transparency, accountability, and community engagement in all mining-related activities.
Scientific vetting and quality assurance before SEIAA submission
Field surveys with DGPS, UAVs, and GIS for safe site identification
Research on safe permissible depths (3m/redline) to curb illegal extraction
Frameworks to evaluate livelihood, health, and environmental impacts
Hiring experts, training officials, and creating a knowledge hub
Evidence-based recommendations to Mines & Geology Department
Use of drones, GIS, remote sensing, and dedicated web portal