Mining Surveillance System (MSS) aims at planned development of mining

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) Mining Surveillance System (MSS) technology is not intended for planned development of mining.
2) It uses remote sensing technology.
- Published on 24 Oct 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • Mining Surveillance System (MSS) technology will help design planned development of mining as also provide complete data of labourers working in the sector online, which will lead to better safety standards.
  • MSS is a satellite-based monitoring system, which aims to check illegal mining activity through automatic remote-sensing detection technology.
  • A check for illegality in operation is conducted and reported back using a mobile app.
  • The process is underway to launch a similar system for minor minerals in coalition with the State Governments.
  • The states of Haryana, Telangana and Chattisgarh have been selected for a pilot launch.
  • The MSS has been hosted on the National Centre of Geo-Informatics portal

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