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Jammu & Kashmir mining regulation reforms

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2026-08-06 15:46 UTC → 2026-08-13 14:02 UTC · added removed

In July 2026 2026, the Jammu & Kashmir government drafted a Comprehensive Minor Mining Policy aimed at tightening regulation of minor mineral resources. The proposal emphasized a technology‑driven technology-driven framework, including a single‑window single-window clearance system, digital “mine‑to‑market” “mine-to-market” tracking, geo‑fencing, real‑time geo-fencing, real-time transport monitoring, periodic penalty revisions, third‑party third-party audits, and whistle‑blower whistle-blower protection. It sought to align with central legislation, adopt best practices from other Indian states, and safeguard traditional mining communities. By early August 2026, officials moved from drafting to enforcement. The M Y Tarigami, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly’s Environment Committee Committee, called for zero tolerance of “zero tolerance” against illegal mining, urging the use of satellite surveillance, GPS tracking, e‑permits, e-permits, and a unified mining portal. The He stressed the need for stronger coordination between revenue, police, forest, and district administrations to protect the environment and maximize revenue. Simultaneously, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary directed the rapid operationalisation operationalization of specific mineral projects—such as projects, including a limestone mine at Khrew and additional gypsum mines—and approved measures blocks in Ramban, to improve efficiency, governance, boost industrial development and financial management of the state‑run mining corporation. The shift marked a transition from policy formulation to concrete actions aimed at scientific, job creation. He emphasized that mineral wealth must be harnessed through scientific and transparent practices. Recent enforcement data presented to the Lok Sabha indicates that while the Mining Surveillance System (MSS) recorded 24 triggers in Jammu and Kashmir over the last five years, only one case of unauthorized mining was confirmed via field verification in Pulwama. Despite this, local police have conducted active crackdowns, seizing 33 vehicles and curbing illegal extraction. pieces of heavy machinery—including JCB machines, tractors, and tippers—across the Pulwama, Ganderbal, Shopian, and Baramulla districts for unauthorized extraction and transport of minerals.

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