Chief Inspectorate of Mines is an attached department of Mines & Minerals Department, Government of the Punjab. The functions of Inspectorate of Mines are safety, of mines and mine workers.
Inspectorate of Mines, Punjab is headed by the Chief Inspector of Mines (an officer of BS-20) who is responsible to ensure safety and regulation of mines and mine workers under the provisions of the Mines Act, 1923, Rules and Regulations made thereunder and other laws concerning to mining labour. These functions are performed through inspections of mines and quarries, conduct of inquiries into mine accidents, analysis of environmental samples in and about the mines, teaching & training of miners' community by pre-service and in-service training programmes and follow up of cases in the courts of law related to different violations committed by mine operators.
The Inspectorate of Mines consist of well qualified and groomed technical personnel including Mining Engineers, etc. Our mission is to make utmost efforts for excellence in safety of mines and mine workers.
