Shimla, March 13 -- To curb illegal mining and boost revenue, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved a new mineral policy for the year 2024, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Wednesday.
Sukhu said the new policy emphasises on use of scientific and mechanical techniques for extraction of mineral wealth, while ensuring adequate safeguards for the preservation of environment and ecology.
"The mineral policy-2024 would promote sustainable mining practices and increase employment opportunities for the people of the state," he stated. Besides, it will also ensure transparent and efficient governance and for this an integrated online portal would be developed to regulate mining activities and streamline procedures....