Give information about Silver mines in Uttarakhand.
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Explanation:
Uttarakhand State has a long and fascinating past of mining of minerals. Placer Gold, Copper and Iron ores have been extracted/mined in this part of Himalayan terrain on a very small scale over a hundred years ago. Prior to 1900, Copper ores were being mined on a very small scale in Garhwal division. The expansion of modern technology and decline in the prices also lead to the decline of small scale mining. Mining activity between 1920 and 1930 further declined on account of several social reasons.The Geologists have been examining the ground for search of both industrial and metallic mineral deposits which can be developed with respect to Technology and economics in cotemporary times.
After independence in 1947 the first concern and emphasis was laid on developing the agricultural front and building the essential infrastructures for gradual development of industries.
In 1950-51 the Government of India enacted Industries Development Regulations Act, 1951 for controlling the grant of industrial licenses with a view to promote industries in the desired fields. This step also initiated serious efforts for exploring and exploiting the vast resources of the country. Activities of Geological survey of India were intensified and expanded. A number of departments for handling specialized investigations for the search and development of oil and natural gas, atomic energy and coal were introduced. Energy and minerals were assigned top priorities. Various departments for survey of minerals were established in almost all the States within the next five or six years for intensive exploration of mineral resources.