Chandigarh, Feb. 14 -- The Mines and Geology Department, Haryana has stepped up its efforts to combat illegal mining in the state, with district-level officials inspecting 3,950 locations across the state under a special drive, an official statement said on Thursday.
The extensive effort from January till February 10 led to the seizure of 324 vehicles involved in illegal mining, it said.
According to the statement, the department has set up a robust enforcement strategy including inspections, monitoring, and the use of cutting-edge technology, to conserve natural resources and stopping unauthorized mining activities.
Additionally, drones and other advanced tools are being deployed to detect illegal mining operations, while vehicles assoc...