To control illegal mining, expansion of mining sector Punjab govt constitutes 8 members inter-departmental coordination committee
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 11,2025
Punjab government has issued a gazette notification constituting an eight member Standing Committee for inter-departmental coordination to address and resolve mining related issues under the command of Chief Secretary, Punjab as Chairperson.
Along with him, Punjab government Administrative Secretaries of Department of Mines & Geology, Revenue, Rehabilitation, Disaster Management, Water Resources, Forest & Wildlife Preservation, Home Affairs, Science, Technology & Environment and Director General of Police, Punjab as members.
The Objectives of the Committee is to resolve inter-departmental issues concerning the mining sector, to ensure strict enforcement against illegal mining and take swift, coordinated action where violations are found.
Along with these the standing committee will also plan for the future expansion of the mining sector, balancing growth with improved mineral supply, enhanced royalty collection and environment sustainability.
