Jharkhand govt to take action against illegal mining

RANCHI: Jharkhand government would soon initiate action against alleged illegal mining in Kolhan division, as pointed out by the Shah Commission.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren had issued the directions following the Shah Commission report on illegal mining while addressing a function at Sareikela-Kharsawan district, an official release said here today.

Ruing that the state was not getting adequate revenues from its rich mineral resources, Soren yesterday said proactive steps were being taken to at least collect arrears from companies engaged in coal and iron ore business.

Besides mineral resources, he said the Kolhan division was also important for the growth of Tasar industry and the government would extend all possible help to the people working in the sector to expand it.