Shimla, Aug. 29 -- Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan on Friday, assured the Assembly that strict action would be taken against cement plants violating environmental and mining regulations in Himachal Pradesh.
He said departmental teams would be deputed for inspections, and any violations would invite legal proceedings.
Chauhan admitted that cement factories often flout environmental rules by releasing smoke during night operations.
He added that the state government amended its mining policy on February 29, 2024, with a focus on reducing environmental damage, conserving minerals, ensuring scientific mining, boosting revenue, and curbing illegal extraction.
Over the past two years, 21,182 cases of illegal mining and transportation...