Drone surveys mandatory for quarries in T.N. to curb illegal mining: Minister T.K. Prabhu
Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines T.K. Joseph Vijay has issued clear directives to prevent mineral theft,” he added.Outlining the new policy, the Minister stated that permission for any new quarry would be granted only after a comprehensive drone survey of the site. A follow up drone inspection would be conducted once the quarry lease expires.“This process will enable us to detect over-exploitation and effectively curb illegal mining,” he explained, assuring that strict measures are in place to safeguard adjacent agricultural lands.Mr.
- ▪Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines T.K.
- ▪Joseph Vijay has issued clear directives to prevent mineral theft,” he added.Outlining the new policy, the Minister stated that permission for any new quarry would be granted only after a comprehensive drone survey of the site.
- ▪A follow up drone inspection would be conducted once the quarry lease expires.“This process will enable us to detect over-exploitation and effectively curb illegal mining,” he explained, assuring that strict measures are in place to safegua
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Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines T.K. Prabhu announced that strict new regulatory measures to curb illegal mining were being implemented and drone surveys would now be mandatory before and after quarry operations across Tamil Nadu.He spoke to reporters following a government function here on Friday.“We are continuously investigating the mineral resource looting that took place in quarries during the previous regime, and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has issued clear directives to prevent mineral theft,” he added.Outlining the new policy, the Minister stated that permission for any new quarry would be granted only after a comprehensive drone survey of the site.
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