Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held a review meeting with AG, CS, DGP, Secretaries, Collectors, DMG and other senior officers regarding issues related to sand mining and laterite queries in the State.
HCM issued instructions for strict vigil on illegal mining activities including sand mining. CM directed that necessary steps are to be taken to start sand mining through traditional extractors on an urgent basis.
The Mines Department has been directed to process all the pending applications pertaining to minor minerals on priority.
Mines department has also been directed to put in place a proper online transit pass system for transportation of sand or other minor minerals from neighbouring states. Hon’ble CM also reviewed issues related to ANC with senior Goa Police Officials.
