Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Chhattisgarh Approves New Rules to Curb Illegal Sand Mining
The Chhattisgarh government is changing the rules about sand mining to stop illegal activity and make sure sand is available at a good price.
They'll use online auctions to give out sand mining rights, which should make things fairer and bring in more money.
They're also updating how money from mining is used to help local communities, focusing on things like clean water and healthcare.
Plus, they agreed to build a new cricket academy.
Chhattisgarh government approved new rules to curb illegal sand mining and transportation.
New rules replace existing ones and aim to ensure sand availability at fair prices.
Sand mines will be allotted via electronic auctions for transparency and revenue increase.
Amendments were made to the District Mineral Foundation Trust Rules based on Union Ministry of Mines guidelines.
Cabinet approved allotment of land for a state-of-the-art cricket academy in Nava Raipur.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Cabinet
- What
- Approval of new rules to curb illegal sand mining and amendments to the District Mineral Foundation Trust Rules.
- When
- Wednesday, July 30
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- To prevent illegal sand mining and transportation, ensure fair sand prices, and improve community development funding.
- New Rules Focus
- Curbing illegal sand mining and transportation
- Auction Type
- Electronic
- Foundation Fund Use
- Minimum 70% for high-priority sectors
- Land Allotment
- 7.96 acres for Cricket Academy
- Cricket Academy Location
- Sector-3, Village Parsada, Nava Raipur
