Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Hamirpur Bans Beas River Mining, Plans Rafting for Tourism
The local government in Sujanpur has stopped all mining in the Beas River because they received complaints about illegal mining.
They are also setting up a special group on WhatsApp where people can report any illegal mining with photos.
They also plan to use rafts for patrols and rescuing people, and for tourism to create jobs.
Mining companies can show their documents to the government.
Sujanpur administration bans all mining activities in the Beas River.
The ban follows complaints of illegal mining in the area.
A special WhatsApp group is created for monitoring illegal activities.
Rafting trials planned for river patrol, rescue, and tourism.
Mining companies can submit valid documents for further action.
- Who
- Sujanpur administration and mining companies.
- What
- Ban on mining activities in the Beas River and monitoring measures.
- When
- Immediate effect, as of Friday.
- Where
- Sujanpur area, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, in the Beas River.
- Why
- To address complaints of illegal mining and promote safety and tourism.
- District
- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Location
- Beas River, Sujanpur area
- Action
- Complete ban on mining
- Monitoring
- WhatsApp group for reporting illegal mining
- Planned Activities
- Rafting for patrol, rescue, and tourism