PORVORIM, July 16 -- Announcing that directions have been issued for resumption of e-auction of the remaining extracted iron ore, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Monday assured the State Legislative Assembly that before the end of ongoing monsoon session, the government will give clarity on the steps it intends to take to recommence the mining industry in the State.

Speaking during Zero Hour, Sawant said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah, last week, chaired a high level meeting with a group of Union Ministers.

"Home Minister has asked the Mines Ministry to revisit the issue and submit report. Second round of meeting is likely to take place this week," the Chief Minister said adding that the State government has proposed several measur...