DDC Shopian orders measures to curb illegal extraction of minerals

SHOPIAN, MARCH 20:  The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the working of Geology and Mining Department at Mini Secretariat Arhama, here.

The meeting discussed various preventive measures to control and curb the illegal extraction of Minerals including sand and bajri from nallahs across the district.

The DDC gave directions to Police and other concerned departments to give full support to the Geology and Mining Department in controlling illegal extraction of minerals from nallahs and stressed for inter-departmental coordination to curb this menace forever. He said that field work by all stakeholders is must to make preventive measures much successful.

It was also decided that the Geology and Mining department shall conduct a comprehensive drive in the field and install sign boards at all vulnerable sites, where illegal extraction is done during night hours which is completely banned.

The DDC said that Assistant commissioner, Revenue, Shopian and Sub District Magistrate, Zainapora along with police will ensure the monitoring of illegal extraction across the district and said that police plays a pivotal role in this regard.

The department of Geology and Mining was also directed to ensure cent percent control over illegal extraction of minerals from the nallahs across the district.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Dr. Sheikh Abdul Aziz, SDM, Zainapora, Tehsildars, District Mineral Officer, besides concerned Officers were present in the meeting.