Explore mining options, CM tells Rayati farmers
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today encouraged farmland owners to legally look for mining options on their Rayati land while speaking at a political rally here this afternoon.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today encouraged farmland owners to legally look for mining options on their Rayati land while speaking at a political rally here this afternoon.
The Union Ministry of Mines has provided the state ₹100 crore under its Special Assistance Scheme for 2025–26 in recognition of its commendable progress in mining reforms.
The Chief Secretary said all development activities would be based on community consultation and consent.
During a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Geology and Mining on Sunday, the Chief Minister stated that the state's mining policy has now emerged as a model of transparency and technological efficiency.
Ramesh argued that this move would adversely impact the tiger habitat and fragment the critical tiger corridor.
Prabhat Kumar, director general of mine safety, government of India said the safety and innovation in mine safety can create a safer and more sustainable future for India’s mining sector.
The Damodar river, a lifeline for the East and West Burdwan, Purulia and Bankura districts, is facing a severe ecological crisis that threatens the very foundation of the communities relying on it.
Calling the move a path-breaking initiative, state mining and geology minister said these sites will help in checking malpractices to jack up the prices of sand and truly give the freedom of choice to the common man to buy sand from the source of his choice and at the price of his choice.
There are now a total of 22 private agencies which are engaged in mineral exploration. With the amendment of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act in 2021, private agencies can also participate in exploration for the mineral sector after getting duly accredited by QCI-NABET (Quality Council of India-National Accreditation Board for Education and Training).
The state cabinet has taken the decision "in order to make construction material available to consumers at affordable prices".
