Bihar Govt. Expects Rs 5,000 Cr From Mineral Block Auction
By Rediff Money Desk, Patna Sep 04, 2024 21:06
The Bihar government anticipates earning Rs 5,000 crore from the auction of mineral blocks in Rohtas, Gaya, and Jamui, including glauconite, chromite, nickel, and platinum group elements.
Patna, Sep 4 (PTI) The Bihar government is expecting an earning of around Rs 5,000 crore from the auction of mineral blocks in Rohtas, Gaya and Jamui, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Blocks of glauconite in Rohtas and rocks containing chromite (Cr), nickel (Ni) and platinum group of elements (PGE) in Gaya have been recently auctioned, he said.
"Three more mineral blocks in Rohtas and Jamui will be auctioned by the state government in October. The government is expected to earn Rs 5,000 crore from the auction of these blocks, including those auctioned recently," Mines and Geology Department Additional Chief Secretary Mihir Kumar Singh said.
In a bid to effectively monitor mining activities and take stringent action against those indulging in illegal practices in the sector, the department has requested the authorities concerned to grant magisterial power to mining officers and inspectors, he said.
"If our officers are granted magisterial power, the department will work more independently and effectively in checking illegal mining activities," Singh said.
The mines department's proposal to create its own "armed mining police" was not accepted by the state government.
"The department is working in coordination with the state police to curb illegal mining activities. Our proposal to create armed mining police was not accepted by the state government", the ACS said.
The state has been witnessing incidents of violent attacks by the sand mafia on policemen and senior officers of the department.
Such incidents were reported from Patna, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Saran and Vaishali districts.
Blocks of glauconite in Rohtas and rocks containing chromite (Cr), nickel (Ni) and platinum group of elements (PGE) in Gaya have been recently auctioned, he said.
"Three more mineral blocks in Rohtas and Jamui will be auctioned by the state government in October. The government is expected to earn Rs 5,000 crore from the auction of these blocks, including those auctioned recently," Mines and Geology Department Additional Chief Secretary Mihir Kumar Singh said.
In a bid to effectively monitor mining activities and take stringent action against those indulging in illegal practices in the sector, the department has requested the authorities concerned to grant magisterial power to mining officers and inspectors, he said.
"If our officers are granted magisterial power, the department will work more independently and effectively in checking illegal mining activities," Singh said.
The mines department's proposal to create its own "armed mining police" was not accepted by the state government.
"The department is working in coordination with the state police to curb illegal mining activities. Our proposal to create armed mining police was not accepted by the state government", the ACS said.
The state has been witnessing incidents of violent attacks by the sand mafia on policemen and senior officers of the department.
Such incidents were reported from Patna, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Saran and Vaishali districts.
Source: PTI
Read More On:
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.
You May Like To Read
TODAY'S MOST TRADED COMPANIES
- Company Name
- Price
- Volume
- GTL Infrastructure
- 2.59 ( -1.15)
- 48988527
- Axita Cotton
- 22.67 ( -5.74)
- 29420018
- Vodafone Idea L
- 14.83 ( -1.85)
- 29110630
- Rajnish Wellness
- 3.84 ( -4.95)
- 28481388
- Rama Steel Tubes
- 11.59 (+ 10.17)
- 18767890
MORE NEWS
Prestige Estates Raises Rs 5,000 Crore via QIP
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has raised Rs 5,000 crore through a Qualified...
Canara Bank Raises USD 300 Million via IFSC Unit
Canara Bank successfully raises USD 300 million through its International Financial...
India Beauty & Personal Care Market to Reach...
India's beauty and personal care market is projected to reach $34 billion by 2028,...