Udaipur, February 26, 2025 - The Rajasthan government announced the establishment of an Institute of Mines in Udaipur in the state budget. Following this, the Mining Department has accelerated efforts to set up the institute. The Mining Department plans to develop a Center of Excellence in mining at the College of Technology and Engineering (CTAE), which is under Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur. After completing engineering, students can directly enroll in specialized mining courses at the center.

Training and Research in Mining

According to Deepak Tanwar, Director of the Mining Department, Udaipur, the center will be built within CTAE College premises. It will offer short-term mining courses for students and professionals.

The center will provide training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analysis, and modern mining technologies. Experts from IIT Roorkee and IIT Dhanbad will be involved in the project. Research will focus on underutilized minerals and global trends in mineral usage to improve their utilization.

Mining Engineering at CTAE Since 1957

CTAE has been offering Mining Engineering courses since 1957. Every year, 26 students graduate in this field. The college provides B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D., research, and consultancy in mining. It is considered one of the best colleges in India for hard rock mining studies.

Government to Assess Minerals with Expert Teams

The Rajasthan government has announced the creation of Rajasthan Mines and Exploration Limited, a new company under Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited (RSMML). This company will focus on mineral assessments by experts. It will help in accurate data collection, better auctions, and improved mining processes. Currently, the government does not have a dedicated research team for this work. This step will help in better use of minerals across Rajasthan.

Source: Media Reports