**6. Conclusions**

The developed intelligent mine periphery surveillance system is an effective and economical device that can keep constant vigilance over a selected area or a place even in adverse weather conditions like foggy weather, rainy season, dusty environment, etc. As the system is quite capable of detecting the position and movement of an object from a long distance, it would bebeneficialfor preventing (i) unauthorized intrusion of a vehicle or person into the mining area and thereby avoiding many safety and security problems, (ii) illegal transportation of coal and other minerals from the mining area especially where there is no boundary wall, (iii) detection of several other incidences such as surface mine fire due to burning of coal, etc. Thus, this surveillance system would undoubtedly go a long way in preventing financial loss of the mining industry due to mineral theft, and ensuring the safety and security of the mines.
