Udhampur | Nov, 13:Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, Friday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Mining Department and assess the activities of the Multi-Departmental District-Level Task Force Cell in the district.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Umesh Shan, Additional SP, District Mineral Officer and other concerned district officers.
At the outset, the DMO gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the functioning of the Mining Department, highlighting the status of existing and newly identified mineral blocks
The DC conducted a detailed review of the status of mineral blocks. He further instructed the DMO to identify new mineral blocks and ensure the operationalisation of all eligible existing mineral blocks and stone crushers in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations.
Emphasising the need for effective enforcement, the DC directed all concerned departments to adopt a strict, coordinated and proactive approach to curb illegal mining activities across the district. He stressed the importance of regular monitoring, inter-departmental coordination and stringent action against violators to ensure compliance with mining regulations.
