Sand Mining Policy

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said a new comprehensive pro-people sand mining policy will be framed and added that his government is committed to ensure seamless supply of construction material at affordable rates.

To put a check on illegal mining and end 'mafiaraj' in the sector, the government today came out with a draft policy which will use advance technologies like satellite surveillance to regulate mining of sand and other minor minerals.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said a new comprehensive pro-people sand mining policy will be framed and added that his government is committed to ensure seamless supply of construction material at affordable rates.

To put a check on illegal mining and end 'mafiaraj' in the sector, the government today came out with a draft policy which will use advance technologies like satellite surveillance to regulate mining of sand and other minor minerals.