Archive · 5 Dec 2025
AI Surveillance System to Curb Illegal Mining in Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir government is using a new AI-powered system called IMSS to stop illegal mining.
This system uses satellites, GPS tracking, and special cameras to watch for illegal mining activities.
It sends alerts to officials in real-time.
So far, it has helped catch many illegal miners.
The government is also planning to add more cameras to catch even more illegal activities.
Illegal mining is a big problem in the region, and this new technology is hoped to make it easier to stop.
Jammu and Kashmir government launches AI-powered Integrated Mine Surveillance System (IMSS) to curb illegal mining.
System uses satellite imagery, GPS tracking, and ANPR cameras to monitor mineral extraction and transport in real-time.
First phase of IMSS active for a month, second phase involving GPS installation on transport vehicles is underway.
140 alerts generated, leading to enforcement actions against illegal mining activities.
Government plans to install 40 additional ANPR gantries to strengthen monitoring and coverage.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir government, Department of Geology and Mining, BISAG
- What
- Implementation of AI-powered surveillance system to curb illegal mining
- When
- First phase active for the past month, second phase underway
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- To track and prevent illegal extraction and transport of minerals
- System
- Integrated Mine Surveillance System (IMSS)
- Developed by
- Department of Geology and Mining and BISAG
- Technology Used
- Satellite imagery, GPS tracking, ANPR cameras
- Alerts Generated
- 140 alerts flagged so far
- Vehicles Seized (2024–25)
- 6,219
- Fines Collected (2024–25)
- ₹16.79 crore
- Proposed ANPR Gantries
- 40 additional gantries