5.2Under the UNDP Project 28 gem-bearing tracts have so far been identified. Out of this 18 gem-bearing tracts have been prospected, 11 by the Directorate of Mining & Geology (DMG) and 7 by OMC. Although OMC holds PL/ML in 8 gem-bearing areas already prospected as indicated above and have applied PI in other areas in the State reserved for them, it is not possible for OMC to exploit all such areas. Government would therefore decide the tracts to be given to OMC under Mining lease for exploitation either by OMC itself or through joint ventures. The other tracts would be opened for exploitation by private parties.
