Jammu and Kashmir Government Strengthens Measures to Curb Illegal Mining

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary announced strict measures to combat illegal mining, including mandatory e-challans, GPS tracking of mining vehicles, and enforcement of the 'one parchi-one load' rule. He emphasized adherence to excavation limits and authorized district task forces to take firm action against violators. The government is also considering revising mining policies by studying neighboring states' models to improve enforcement and address environmental concerns linked to mining activities.