The Odisha government has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for sand mining, aiming to combat illegal extraction and ensure sustainable mining practices across the state. The initiative, overseen by the minor minerals directorate of the Steel and Mines Department, mandates district-level committees led by the District Collector and panchayat-level committees headed by the […]

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