[:en]Considering ‘Mining Industry’ as an important sector for industrial and economic development of Gujarat, Gujarat government has decided to give it a status of an industry.
Earlier, through an ordinance dated 09-01-2019 “processing of mining activities” was given a status of industry by the Industry & Mines Department. However, giving a positive response to the representation seeking a status of industry for the mining sector made by the leading producers of the mining industry, the Chief Minister had taken this decision.
As a result of this decision, it would become easier for the mining sector activity and its related industries to avail necessary permissions such as 66AA and 65 B which are mandatory under the Land Revenue Act.
With simplification of the entire procedure, the blocks of mineral areas would become active more speedily and also generate revenue for the state government.
Easy availability of the land would accelerate the large scale investment and production activity, along with increment in employment opportunities.
Not only this, the benefits such as loan-assistance and others avail to the industries, would also be accessible to mining sector too.[:]
