LUCKNOW, July 18 -- The UP government has deployed advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS) to check illegal mining and transportation. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'weigh-in-motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading, promising faster operations and near-perfect accuracy. The department of geology and mining has reinforced surveillance with multiple tech-driven interventions, including geo-fencing of mining zones, camera-equipped weighbridges and RFID tagging of transport vehicles. Besides, 57 unmanned IoT and AI-based check gates have been installed across 25 districts, all integrated with the directorate's command centre, said a state government spokesperson. The department has also sought the cooperation of the transport commissioner to facilitate the installation of WIM systems to strengthen control over illegal mining and transportation. The government is encouraging use of drones for detailed surveys and real-time monitoring of mining areas. Institutions like UP Electronics, UPDESCO and Shreetron India Ltd have been invited to submit technical and financial proposals to aid this initiative. The drone technology is expected to enable precise tracking and swift action against illegal mining activities, he said....