LAHORE – March 9, 2023
Under the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App, developed by Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the Punjab Minerals Department, more than 2,700 mineral deposits have been geo-tagged, while more than 850 inspections have been done by 14 inspectors deployed in 7 different regions.
This was told in a meeting presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf held at Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP). PITB Additional Director General (ADG) Qasim Ifzal, Director Atif Hussain and other senior officials also attended the meeting.
The participants of the meeting were apprised that PITB has facilitated the Department of Minerals to digitize all mineral mine sites and conduct inspection through mobile phones in a paperless environment.
In addition, the system facilitates the department in tracking the presence of Emergency Rescue Equipment at the mine.
Under the Chief Inspectorate of Mines System, the process has been simplified and digitized to monitor the violation of mining rules online. Along with this, a timely alert feature in case of any untoward situation or accident has also been provided in the app.
On this occasion, Chairman Faisal Yousaf said that the Department of Minerals has now moved towards digitization which saves considerable time for carrying out various actions