About Us

In 1964, the Govt. of Bihar created a separate and independent department called Mines & Geology to cater to activities related to mining based on availability of minerals across the state. Later on as the responsibilities increased along with volume of work, two directorates called Directorate of Mines and Directorate of Geology came in existence in 1971. After reorganization of the state in 2006, the department and its directorates were reconstituted. The Directorate of Mining and the Directorate of Geology were combined as the Directorate of Mines & Geology. Local/regional offices under the Directorate of Geology were done away with and based on the revenue from minerals, offices at Divisional and District level were organized in the following manner - 1. The following districts have Mine Inspectors placed under the Collector: Araria, Arwal, Banka, Begusarai, Bhabhua, Buxar, Darbhanga, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Motihari, Purnea, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul and Vaishali. 2. Independent offices headed by District Mining Officer exist at Patna, Nalanda, Rohtas, Bhojpur, Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad, Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Munger, Sheikhpura and Jamui districts. 3. Circle Offices are there at Patna, Magadh, Gaya, Saran, Tirhut, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Kosi, Saharsa, Purnea, Munger and Bhagalpur districts at the Divisional-Level.

Vision

To establish an effective and transparent system of development and administration of mines and minerals in the State, to facilitate sustainable growth while ensuring that environmental concerns are addressed. The department will strive to regulate and control mining and quarrying activity through scientific exploration, sustainable eco- friendly mining practices and Geo-scientific research and development.

Key Contacts

Shri Narmdeshwar Lal, I.A.S. Principal Secretary-cum-Mines Commissioner

0612-2215857
secymine-bih@nic.in

2232930
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal, I.A.S. Managing Director, Bihar State Mining Corporation Ltd.

0612-2215857

2232930
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal, I.A.S. Managing Director, Bihar State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.

0612-2215857

2232930
Sri Vinod Duhan,I.A.S. Director

0612-2215855
directormines361@gmail.com
Bharat Bhushan Prasad Additional Seceratry

9955185596
Sri Hiramuni Prabhakar Public Grievance Redressal Officer
Sri Avadhesh Ram General Manager
Shri Piyush Singh Under Secretary

biharmines@gmail.com
Sri Avanindra Kumar Lal Manager(I.T.)

8102218410