To address illegal mining in Odisha, the state government has imposed fines amounting to Rs 18,169.14 crores for violations of environmental and mining regulations.
This directive stems from a Supreme Court judgment following a report by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC), which highlighted unlawful extraction practices.
As of now, Rs 16,103.96 crores for environmental violations and Rs 1,101.69 crores for mining plan violations have been recovered. However, illegal mining persists despite strict enforcement measures like forming task forces, automating mineral grade analysis, and setting up advanced laboratories.
The Odisha government faces pressure to enhance measures to prevent future violations, ensuring sustainable mining practices and stricter compliance protocols.
