Functions

The Chief Inspectorate of Mines is established to perform following functions:

  • Safety of mines and mine workers through inspections of mine sites
  • Mine Disaster Management including rescue and recovery; and forecasting of dangers through mines environment sample testing
  • Human Resource Development through teaching and training
  • Healthcare of mine workers
  • Welfare of mine workers by providing housing, drinking water and other facilities
  • Excise Duty Collection imposed on notified minerals