The Main objective of the Department is to explore Mineral wealth and Groundwater resources of the J&K State by various ways which are explained as under:- Mineral Exploration Detailed Geological Mapping Regional Geological Mapping Pitting/Trenching Sample Collection Sub surface exploration by way of drilling Exploratory Mining Groundwater Exploration Ground Water Exploration and development of production wells Exploratory Drilling Engineering/Geotechnical Investigation Land slides/ Subsidences studies Road alignment/ Bridges & Building foundation testing Geotectonic and Seismic Hazard Assessment Environmental Studies