Srinagar, July 10 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning and future strategies of the Department of Geology and Mining, with a strong focus on using technology to curb illegal mining and improve transparency across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Mining Anil Kumar Singh, Director Mining, MD JK Minerals, and other senior officials.

Dulloo directed the department to adopt modern tools like GPS tracking, RFID tagging, geo-fencing, and real-time monitoring systems to identify violators and stop illegal mining. He stressed the need to create deterrence, especially for repeat offenders, and called for a more transparent and citizen-friendly approach ...