Sought scientific review of 153 mining leases in ESAs: Sawant

The Navhind Times6 November 2026 at 1:09 am IST

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NT Reporter Benaulim/Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said the state government has sought a scientific review of 153 mining leases falling within the eco-sensitive areas of the Western Ghats to determine whether eligible mineral resources can be opened for auction while ensuring the protection of ecologically fragile locations. Addressing a conference of mining […]

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