Jammu, Sept 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to examine and finalize modalities for revival of customary stone quarrying activities at Panthachowk Srinagar, Saderkoot Bala Bandipora and other locations.
Headed by the Special Secretary to the Government, Mining Department, the panel includes representatives from the Forest, Revenue, Jal Shakti, Rural Development, Geology & Mining, University of Kashmir and J&K Pollution Control Committee.
The committee has been tasked with studying the legal framework, assessing environmental implications, exploring administrative mechanisms, and suggesting sustainable and community-sensitive modalities for quarrying operations.
It has been directed to submit a detailed report with recommendations within 30 days. (KDC)
