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Punjab's Cabinet revamped the mineral policy to combat illegal mining, introduced Crusher and Landowner Mining Sites, launched the Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra for seniors, and initiated a mentorship program for rural schools.

Punjab Updates Mineral Policy, Launches New Initiatives

Punjab announces a revamped mineral policy with initiatives to combat illegal mining, stabilize prices, launch senior pilgrimages, and introduce a rural student mentorship program enhancing education and cultural heritage.

Punjab's Cabinet revamped the mineral policy to combat illegal mining

Punjab's Cabinet has revised its mineral policy, launching initiatives to curb illegal mining, boost sand and gravel availability, fund pilgrimages for seniors, and improve rural education through a mentorship program.

Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paved way for checking illegal mining in the state and further reducing the price of sand and gravel for public.
A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Office said that the Cabinet also has approved significant amendments in the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy which aims to enhance the supply of raw materials in the market, reduce illegal mining and corruption, reduce consumer prices for the public, increase state revenues, and eliminate any potential monopoly in the mining sector.
The amendment stipulates Crusher Mining Sites (CRMS) thereby enabling crusher owners who possess land with gravel can now obtain a mining lease.
This move is expected to curb the illegal transportation of material from other states and increase the availability of crushed sand and bajri in the market, which are essential for development activities in the state.
Similarly, Landowner Mining Sites (LMS) will facilitate the Landowners with land containing sand deposits to apply for a mining lease and sell the material in the open market at the government&rsquo;s notified rates.
Previously, many mining sites remained non-operational due to the lack of consent from landowners, as they were unwilling to allow unknown individuals to mine their land.
The introduction of LMS will increase the number of operational mining sites, which will, in turn, boost market supply and state revenue. This move will also prevent monopolies in the mining sector.
Additionally, Deputy Commissioners have been granted the authority to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for government and Panchayat lands, as they are the custodians of these lands.
This change will streamline the process and expedite the operationalization of mining sites on government lands.
The royalty on sand has been increased to Rs 1.75/cft with a corresponding pit-head price of Rs 7/cft.&nbsp;
The royalty on gravel/RBM has been increased to Rs 3.15/cft with a corresponding pit-head price of Rs 9/cft. The Cabinet reiterated the commitment of state government to ensuring transparency, fairness, and economic growth.
These amendments will not only address the needs of mining stakeholders but also create an enabling framework for the legal and transparent conduct of mining activities across the state. The policy aims to boost the state's economy while upholding environmental and regulatory standards.
Similarly, the Cabinet also gave approval for provisions of Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Scheme under which senior citizens will be taken on a pilgrimage at the government&rsquo;s expense.
The government will bear the entire cost of the journey, including air-conditioned travel, comfortable accommodation, and meals. To make the pilgrimage memorable, the government will also present a special gift/ souvenirs to the travellers.
All citizens aged 50 years and above can avail from this scheme and it will be open to people of all castes, religions, income groups, and regions.
Residents from both cities and villages of Punjab can benefit from this initiative. The objective of this journey is to showcase the state&rsquo;s rich spiritual, religious, and cultural heritage by covering major religious sites.
Throughout the journey, spiritual discourses and devotional singing (satsang and kirtan) will be organized. At the end of the pilgrimage, prasad will be distributed to all travelers.
A budget of ₹100 crore has been allocated for this scheme, and if necessary, it will be further increased. The registration for Yatra will start from last week of April and yatra will begin from month of May.
The Cabinet also gave nod to implement School mentorship program in the state thereby stipulating that the IAS/IPS officers adopt rural schools across the state and mentor the students for excelling in life.
This Pilot project will be introduced in 80 schools of eminence of the state and every officer will be allotted the school for a period of five years irrespective of their place of positing.
This move will further strengthen the atmosphere of education through conversation with students and teachers along with it the officers will prepare the students for competitive exams and ensure training to teachers for upgrading their skills.
These officers will act a catalyst for mustering resources and resource person for development of these schools adding that these officers will work as mentors and not as bosses and this work will be voluntary service and interested &nbsp;officers will have to perform it along with their already allocated duties.

The SUV allegedly chased SDM Yash Jaluka's car and attempted to hit the vehicle twice at a high speed, but the official narrowly escaped. 

SDM's car chased by SUV during patrolling to check illegal mining

The SUV allegedly chased SDM Yash Jaluka's car and attempted to hit the vehicle twice at a high speed, but the official narrowly escaped. 

The SUV allegedly chased SDM Yash Jaluka's car and attempted to hit the vehicle twice at a high speed, but the official narrowly escaped.&nbsp;

A suspicious SUV allegedly attempted to intentionally hit the car of Naraingarh sub-divisional magistrate in Ambala while he was patrolling to check for any illegal mining activities in the area, officials said on Sunday.
The SUV allegedly chased the SDM's car and attempted to hit the vehicle twice at a high speed but the official narrowly escaped, they said.
The occupants of the SUV, suspected to be connected to the mining mafia, fled from the spot.
The incident took place at 1 am on the intervening night of March 27-28, and an FIR was lodged in the matter on Saturday, police added.
Notably, two such inspections and raids have been carried out recently to check illegal mining in the rivers of Naraingarh area.
On the complaint of the SDM's security guard, Naraingarh Police registered a case on April 6 against the owner and driver of the SUV under various IPC sections, including obstruction in government work and attempt to murder.
According to the FIR, SDM Yash Jaluka, his security guard and three others, including the driver, were patrolling in their private car when an SUV started following them.
They tried to stop the SUV near the bridge of Toka Sahib Gurudwara village, but the occupants of the SUV tried to intentionally hit their car at a high speed and later fled from the spot, it said.
Nearly two years ago, a deputy superintendent of police-rank officer Surender Singh was allegedly run over by a dumper truck during a raid against illegal stone mining in Nuh district.
A little over a year ago, some members of suspected mining mafia allegedly attacked a police team in the Bapoli area of Panipat.

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