Kishtwar District Holds Meeting of Sapphire Exploration Team
Kishtwar,02-06-2023:
A high-level meeting of the Sapphire Exploration Team was convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav IAS at the VC Hall, DC Office Complex today.
The meeting aimed to discuss and strategize the ongoing Sapphire investigation in the region.
The meeting witnessed the presence of esteemed officers, including the
Director, Geology and Mining, J&K, O P Bhagat; Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, Harbans Lal; District Mineral Officer Kishtwar Dr Brijesh Manhas;Sub Divisional Magistrate Paddar,Dr Rishi Kumar; Senior Geologist from the Geological Survey of India, Jammu, Neeraj Kumar besides the MECL was represented by General Manager (Geology) P. R. Nair ; Director Technical Pankaj Pandey.
During the meeting, the chair was apprised of the progress made by the Sapphire investigation team in the designated area. The team shared insights regarding the duration of their stay, which is expected to span 90 days, subject to weather conditions.
In light of the requirements for successful exploration, the investigation team requested facilitation and support from the District Administration.
Acknowledging the importance of the exploration project, the Deputy Commissioner assured the team of all possible administrative support and issued necessary directives to the concerned officers in the Administration.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing the Sapphire exploration efforts in Kishtwar, with the aim of harnessing the region’s potential and contributing to its economic growth.
