Prohibitory orders in 4 Ganjam tehsils to curb illegal mining of minor minerals
Ganjam district administration has imposed prohibitory orders in 16 locations across four tehsils to combat illegal mining of minor minerals. Joint inspections revealed unauthorized extraction of sand, stone, and morum, prompting the two-month restriction. Authorities are prepared to take strict action against violators, emphasizing the revenue loss and potential law and order issues.