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| Foreword | |
| The Department
of Mines and Geology (DMG) is the sole government organization which
is responsible for all types of geological survey, mineral exploration
and administration of Mining Rules and Regulations in Nepal. The
department since its establishment has been carrying out geological
mapping, mineral exploration and feasibility studies of mineral
based industries. Later it has extended its activities to provide
diversified geo-scientific services in the field of petroleum and
natural gas exploration, seismological research by regular recording
and monitoring of earthquakes in Seismological Centers one in Kathmandu
and another in Birendranagar (Surkhet) through the networks of 21
seismic stations located in different parts of the country. In addition
to that recently 22 GPS stations are set up in different parts of
the country with the technical collaboration of Department Analyse
Surveillance and Environment (DASE), France and California Institute
of Technology (CALTECH), USA. By understanding the immediate need
of hazard maps for infrastructural development works in the country
and well planned development of urban areas, DMG has started Landslide
and Earthquake hazard mapping, engineering and environmental geological
investigations, hazard assessment of urban areas and regular publication
of Geological maps, Landslide hazard maps, Earthquake epicenter
maps, Engineering and Environmental geological maps.
All these promotional documents have been prepared to offer the geological, geohazards and mineral resources information to the potential national and foreign users, investors, researchers and public at-large. The promotional documents also present the fundamental legislative framework for mining administration, licensing and petroleum agreements. This document intends to fulfill the necessity to disseminate the information about the activities, achievements and prospects in geological and mineral sector of the country. I would like to thank and appreciate the efforts made by the
staff especially Planning, Evaluation and Information Section
of DMG in preparing this document. |
