Action Launched Against Illegal Mining

Udaipur: Reiterating its commitment to the conservation of the Aravalli range, the state government has launched a special अभियान (drive) from Monday to curb illegal mining in districts falling under the Aravalli region. In this connection, under the directions of the District Collector, joint teams comprising officials from the Mining, Forest, Revenue, Police and Transport departments are keeping strict vigilance against illegal mining activities in Udaipur district.

On the first day of the campaign, the joint team took action at a brick kiln in Vallabhnagar and detected a large quantity of illegally stored mineral brick earth.

Mining Engineer Asif Ansari informed that during the joint inspection, the team found an illegal stock of around 4,000 metric tonnes of brick earth at Uda Kheda village in the Vallabhnagar area. A case has been registered and further action is being taken as per rules.

He further stated that as per the directions of the District Collector, joint teams at the district and sub-division levels will continue regular monitoring and take strict action against illegal mining till 15 January.