Karnataka’s Mines and Geology Department sets ₹11,000-crore revenue target; geologists to be assigned district-wise goals
The Karnataka Department of Mines and Geology has set an ambitious revenue target of ₹11,000 crore for the current fiscal year. Officials will be assigned district-specific goals for revenue collection and safety enforcement to ensure administrative efficiency.
Why it matters
Target-based management in the mining sector aims to increase state revenue while addressing critical safety concerns following recent industrial accidents.
With an annual revenue target of ₹11,000 crore for the current financial year, the Department of Mines and Geology will assign district-wise revenue and operational targets to geologists, Secretary of the MSME and Mines and Geology Department Rohini Sindhuri said.
Chairing a review meeting of the department on Friday, Ms. Sindhuri directed officials to adopt a target-based approach to revenue collection, field inspections and enforcement activities. She said district-wise monthly review meetings would be held from next month to monitor progress.
The department has also set a target of mobilising ₹2,000 crore through the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme over the next six months, and officers have been asked to work towards achieving the goal.
Ms. Sindhuri directed officials to conduct regular inspections of mines under their jurisdiction and ensure strict compliance with safety norms.
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