The Orissa Government has decided to undertake a survey at
two mining circles spread over Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts to stop
illegal mining,
“The actual survey work using scientific modalities will be
carried out in Joda mining circle in Keonjhar district and Koida circle in
Sundergarh district,” a senior official in Steel and Mines Department said
today adding eight teams would carry out survey activities.
It had been alleged that most mines owners undertake mining
outside their lease areas, fuelling illegal trade.
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