Project Khanija launched in Andhra Pradesh

Pilot in Kadapa district to be replicated by centre

PTI | April 19, 2010



Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today launched a project for online receipt and processing of mining concession application system in the state.

Andhra Pradesh is the first state to launch the online process in accordance with the National Mineral Policy 2008.

Project Khanija will be implemented on a pilot basis in Kadapa district which is rich in barytes.

The online system will mitigate the problems of applicants, entrepreneurs, departments concerned and also the government in processing and disposing of applications in a pre-fixed timeframe and enable speedy disposal and grant of leases in the state, said minister for mines Balineni Srinivasa Reddy.

The Centre would soon replicate the online system launched in Andhra Pradesh, he added.

"Introduction of Information Technology through integration of MIS and GIS has revolutionised access to both geographical and textural data.

 

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