Govt plans rehab of mining affected areas

The state government has convened a high-level meeting in Bengaluru on August 4 to discuss rehabilitation measures for areas affected by mining.

“I’ve personally visited areas where mining takes place. I’ve instructed officers concerned to prepare a comprehensive report and attend the meeting,” Minister for Mines and Geology Rajashekhar Patil told reporters after chairing a meeting with his department’s officers.

“The government will commence rehabilitation measures after analysing the report. A mobile app to provide information about construction materials will be launched shortly,” he said.