Department of Natural Resources (Tamil Nadu)

Department of Natural Resources (Tamil Nadu)
Agency overview
Formed2022
JurisdictionTamil Nadu
HeadquartersChennai
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • K. Phanindra Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Natural Resources Management
Parent agencyGovernment of Tamil Nadu
WebsiteNatural Resources Department

The Department of Natural Resources is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu.

History

The directorate of Natural Resources Management was established in 2010 as a part of the industries department.[1] It was separated into a stand-alone department in January 2022.[2]

Objective

The department is responsible for the management of mines and minerals.[3][4]

Sub-divisions

The department of geology and mining function under the purview of the department and includes the following bodies:[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Natural Resources Management". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "TN Transport secretary to hold additional charge of natural resources dept". Indian Express. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Industries department". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Natural Resources department". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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