Chandigarh-Marking a decisive push in the direction of clear and controlled mineral extraction, Punjab Mining and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal immediately launched Crusher Proprietor Mining Websites in Punjab ranging from district Pathankot. Sh. Goyal asserted that this initiative will guarantee satisfactory availability of sand and aggregates available in the market and additional tighten enforcement to curb unlawful mining throughout the State.
On the event, agreements for 2 Crusher Proprietor Mining Websites have been signed within the presence of the Mining and Geology Minister, crusher homeowners, land homeowners and senior departmental officers. The Cupboard Minister knowledgeable that these two websites collectively will cowl an space of 4.46 hectares. With the signing of those agreements, the Division has operationalised a structured framework that hyperlinks mineral extraction instantly with registered crushing items underneath accredited mining plans and environmental safeguards.
He stated, “CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Authorities is firmly dedicated to offering sand and different minerals at inexpensive costs to the folks of Punjab. The operationalisation of Crusher Proprietor Mining Websites and Land Proprietor Mining Websites will considerably improve the authorised provide of minor minerals, which in flip will stabilise and rationalise market charges.”
Sharing progress underneath the brand new mining coverage, the Cupboard Minister knowledgeable that whole 138 purposes for Crusher Proprietor Mining Websites and 25 purposes for Land Proprietor Mining Websites have been obtained throughout the State. Out of those, 44 websites overlaying 305.59 hectares fall throughout the accredited District Survey Report. Environmental clearance for 14 websites overlaying 79.74 hectares has already been secured. Clearance for all 44 accredited websites is predicted by 31 March 2026, following which these websites will likely be made operational in a phased method.
Goyal acknowledged that 44 accredited mining websites will likely be operationalised by March 31, 2026 as a part of the federal government’s time-bound motion plan to enhance the authorized provide of minor minerals throughout the State. The remaining 119 websites will likely be rolled out in a phased method by this yr after completion of all statutory approvals and environmental clearances. He stated, this calibrated growth will guarantee regular availability of sand and gravel and aggregates available in the market, strengthen regulatory oversight and additional curb unlawful mining actions throughout Punjab.
The Mining and Geology Minister asserted that elevated authorized provide won’t solely strengthen income technology for the State exchequer but additionally enhance regulation of the mining sector. The Cupboard Minister categorically acknowledged that the Mann Authorities follows a zero tolerance coverage in opposition to unlawful mining and strict motion will likely be taken in opposition to anybody discovered concerned in illegal actions.
Explaining the framework, the Cupboard Minister stated {that a} Crusher Proprietor Mining Website is operated by a registered crusher proprietor on his personal land, leased land or land held by legitimate Energy of Lawyer, strictly as per the accredited mining plan, District Survey Report and environmental clearance. Whereas a Land Proprietor Mining Website permits a land proprietor to undertake mining on eligible land topic to statutory approvals and environmental compliance.
He reiterated that in future, the division will fast-track statutory clearances, guarantee strict adherence to environmental norms and work in shut coordination with stakeholders to advertise sustainable mining practices. The initiative, the Cupboard Minister added, will help infrastructure improvement and contribute to financial development throughout Punjab.
Outstanding amongst others who have been current within the assembly included Chief Engineer (Mining) Hardeep Singh Mendiratta, senior officers of the division and representatives of crushers.
