Mining activities will resume in Goa in six months after auctioning of leases, says CM Pramod Sawant
2 years, 5 months ago

Mining activities will resume in Goa in six months after auctioning of leases, says CM Pramod Sawant

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Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant assured the state Legislative Assembly that at least 88 iron ore mining leases will be taken up for auctioning Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday assured the state Legislative Assembly that the mining activities will resume in the state in six months after the auctioning of leases. Responding to a question by Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on the floor of the House, Sawant said that the process of auctioning leases will be completed within the next five months and mining activities will resume in six months. “The leases operating under one environment clearance will be considered as a single block for the purpose of auctioning,” the chief minister said. In what seems to be a relief to small mine owners, the chief minister said one lease holder will not be able to mine in more than 10 sq km area.

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