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Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill 2022

Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022 The Ministry of Mines recently gave notice of the proposed Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill. Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics: The Law aims to establish the designation, preservation, protection, and upkeep of national geo-heritage sites and geo-relics for geological research, teaching, awareness, and study. 32 geo-heritage sites have been designated by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), including the Siwalik Fossil Park in Himachal Pradesh, the Stromatolite Fossil Park at the Jharmarkotra, Rock Phosphate Deposit in the Udaipur district, and the Akal Fossil Wood Park in Jaisalmer. However, many of these sites…

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