Check posts would be set up in Odisha-Jharkhand border to
check illegal mining of iron ore, top officials said after a meeting.
“Illegal mining
has been taking place on revenue and forest land in Manki-Munda command in the
bordering areas of the two states. Check posts will be set up within a
month,” Jharkhand Home Secretary J B Tubid said after the meeting.
“The check posts would be set up to curb illegal
transportation of iron ore and identifying routes to carry minerals,” he
said.
The Odisha delegation headed by Secretary (Steel and Mines),
Manoj Ahuja said the bordering areas including Murga Mahadev, Tirig gate,
Jeraikela and Jhalda were the spots from where the minerals were being
transported illegally.
Besides, all vehicles involved in mining activities would be
registered specifically for the purpose while specific routes will be
identified for transportation of minerals as well as to check illegal
activities, Ahuja said.
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