Mining Task Force meeting: CCTVs made mandatory at sand stock yards

In the District Mining Task Force meeting convened at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi, a comprehensive review was undertaken on the measures being implemented to curb illegal mining, transportation, and storage of minerals in East Singhbhum.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner issued firm instructions to strengthen monitoring of all sand stock yards. He directed that CCTV cameras must be installed at every sand dealer’s yard, with footage regularly monitored by authorities. In addition, challans must be issued mandatorily for every instance of sand lifting to ensure accountability and transparency. Surprise inspections were also ordered to ensure that sand is not excavated from vulnerable points such as riverbanks near bridges and culverts.

The DC directed the District Mining Officer to intensify campaigns to dismantle illegal sand trade networks and stop black marketing practices. He stressed the need to auction seized minor minerals promptly so that the district’s revenue base can be strengthened while ensuring that legitimate sand demand is met in a regulated manner.