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Rajasthan's Mines Department has pioneered a groundbreaking digital transformation of its lease management system. The new online portal allows mining leaseholders to access their profiles, verify documents, and make payments seamlessly without visiting government offices. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and operational efficiency in the mining sector. The digital platform represents a significant technological leap in government service delivery.

Key Points: Rajasthan Mines Department Launches Full Digital Lease Portal

  • Mines Department fully digitizes Lease Information System
  • Online portal enables instant lease profile access
  • Leaseholders can now verify documents and make payments digitally
  • Supports Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's transparency vision
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Rajasthan: Mines Department's Lease Information and Demand System go online

Rajasthan digitizes mining lease system, enabling online access and payments for leaseholders with enhanced transparency and efficiency.

"This is a significant step toward a more transparent and streamlined Mines Department - T. Ravikant, Principal Secretary"

Jaipur, June 6

In a major step towards transparency and ease of doing business, the Mines Department has fully digitised its Lease Information System (LIS) and Demand System.

Now, mine leaseholders across Rajasthan can access their lease profiles online with a single click and obtain demand-related information directly, enabling them to make payments without visiting department offices.

Principal Secretary of the Mines Department, T. Ravikant, announced that the entire process has been brought online, allowing Mineral Engineers and Assistant Mineral Engineers to verify documents digitally.

Leaseholders can now view all relevant details related to their leases, including the payable amount to the government, through the new online system.

Chief Minister and Mines Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has consistently emphasised the need for a transparent and simplified mineral management system.

Acting on his guidance, the Department has taken several digital initiatives.

Recently, the process for mining plan approvals was also made online.

Ravikant added that with the digitisation of the LIS, all key information, ranging from lease issuance to operational consent, approved mining plans, deterrents, and mining operations, will be accessible online.

All records will be verified by the respective Mineral Engineers and Assistant Mineral Engineers (ME/AME), and leaseholders will be able to take necessary actions through the online portal.

"This is a significant step toward a more transparent and streamlined Mines Department," Ravikant said.

"Thousands of leaseholders in the state stand to benefit from this initiative, which will save both time and money while improving departmental efficiency," Ravikant added.

Several government departments and agencies are actively involved in digitising and improving the mining sector through initiatives like the Mining Lease Monitoring System and the Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse user comments from an Indian perspective:
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Rahul K.
Finally some good governance in action! This will reduce corruption at lower levels where officials used to harass leaseholders for bribes. Hope other states follow Rajasthan's lead. 👏
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Priya M.
As someone whose family has been in mining business for generations, I can tell you this is a game-changer. No more standing in queues for hours just to get basic information. Digital India making real difference!
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Vikram S.
Good initiative but implementation is key. Hope they've trained the staff properly and the portal won't crash during peak times. Also, what about older leaseholders who aren't tech-savvy? They should keep some offline facilities.
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Anjali T.
This is exactly what we need - transparency in mining sector which has been notorious for illegal activities. Now everything will be on record. Kudos to Rajasthan government! 🙌
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Sanjay P.
While digitization is welcome, I hope they don't forget about environmental protections. Easier mining approvals shouldn't mean more ecological damage. The system should have strict environmental compliance checks built in.
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Neha R.
As a small-scale leaseholder, this will save me at least 2-3 trips to Jaipur every month. The travel and hotel expenses were really adding up. Ease of doing business indeed! 😊

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