On Recommendation of Rationalization Commission, Haryana Government raises Mines Department posts from 632 to 890; Cabinet accords approval for the same
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of CM Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved the recommendations of rationalization commission. The State Government constituted the "Rationalization Commission, Haryana" to recommend restructuring of posts in various government departments including Mines and Geology, Haryana. The objective of this Commission is to make these government entities more efficient, transparent and responsive to public needs and future requirement.
After multiple rounds of deliberations, the Rationalization Commission submitted its report wherein the Commission with the justification, recommended that against existing 632 posts of various categories, 848 posts would be required for smooth functioning of the Department. Thereafter, the recommendation of the Commission was discussed by the Department with the Hon'ble Mines and Geology Minister who observed some modification along with additional 42 posts to strengthening the enforcement wing of the department.
Thereby total 890 posts of various categories were decided by the department for further consideration of the Competent Authority with the following justification:
With this, the Department will have skilled and adequate workforce required for effective and eco-friendly management of exploration and exploitation of minerals of the State. Migration and management of State Government's flagship digital platform like HMGIS, HEPC, Departmental Services and other citizen services portals. There is an acute shortage of technically skilled manpower in the Department of Mines and Geology, which affects efficient and effective regulation of mineral activities as well as implementation of improvement initiatives taken by the State and Central Government.
The Council of Ministers in its meeting was held today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, has approved 890 posts of various categories for the Mines and Geology Department, Haryana.