Department of Natural Resources (Tamil Nadu) explained

Agency Name:	Department of Natural Resources (Tamil Nadu)
Formed:	2022
Jurisdiction:	Tamil Nadu
Headquarters:	Chennai
Minister1 Name:	Duraimurugan
Minister1 Pfo:	Minister of Natural Resources Department
Chief1 Name:	K. Phanindra Reddy, IAS
Chief1 Position:	Additional Chief Secretary, Natural Resources Management
Parent Agency:	Government of Tamil Nadu
Website:	Natural Resources Department

The Department of Natural Resources is one of the departments of Government of Tamil Nadu.

History

The directorate of Natural Resources Management was established in 2010 as a part of the industries department.^[1] It was separated into a stand-alone department in January 2022.^[2]

Objective

The department is responsible for the management of mines and minerals.^{[3] [4]}

Sub-divisions

The department of geology and mining function under the purview of the department and includes the following bodies:^[2]

• Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited (TANMAG)
• Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited (TAMIN)

See also

• Government of Tamil Nadu
• Tamil Nadu Government's Departments

External links

• Official website of the Tamil Nadu Natural Resources Department
• Official website of Government of Tamil Nadu

Notes and References

1. Web site: Natural Resources Management. Government of Tamil Nadu. 1 December 2023.
2. News: TN Transport secretary to hold additional charge of natural resources dept. 7 June 2023. 1 December 2023. Indian Express.
3. Web site: Industries department. Government of Tamil Nadu. 1 December 2023.
4. Web site: Natural Resources department. Government of Tamil Nadu. 1 December 2023.