Manipur, July 14 -- The intense pursuance of extractive industries becomes an obvious reality after several mining companies began involving in survey work and exploration processes in Manipur in recent decades, facilitated by India's Act East Policy and relaxation of investment and environmental norms governing mining. Various mining companies involved in mining surveys and operation plans to extract various minerals in Manipur, primarily Chromite and Limestone in Eastern section of the state in Ukhrul, Kamjong, Tengnoupal and Chandel districts that borders Myanmar. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Government of Manipur intensified their survey works in search for minerals in Manip...