Jammu, May 25 -- Secretary Mining J&K , Amit Sharma, Thursday expressed governments firm commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining activities. During a review meeting with the Mining Department, he emphasized the implementation of stringent measures and heavy penalties for violators involved in such unlawful practices.

The Secretary cautioned the public against supporting illegal mining and urged them to act as whistleblowers by reporting any wrongdoing in the mining sector. He encouraged individuals to refrain from obtaining mining materials without proper e-Challan issuance and instead utilize the department's e-Marketplace for the buying and selling of minor minerals throughout the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashm...