Drone surveys mandatory for quarries in T.N. to curb illegal mining: Minister T.K. Prabhu
Tamil Nadu's Minister for Natural Resources announced that drone surveys will be mandatory for all quarries to prevent illegal mining. The government is also considering the creation of a new district and prioritizing regional infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
Implementing technology like drone surveillance is a proactive step toward environmental protection and resource management in the mining sector.
Minister for Natural Resources, Minerals and Mines T.K. Prabhu announced that strict new regulatory measures to curb illegal mining were being implemented and drone surveys would now be mandatory before and after quarry operations across Tamil Nadu.
He spoke to reporters following a government function here on Friday.
“We are continuously investigating the mineral resource looting that took place in quarries during the previous regime, and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has issued clear directives to prevent mineral theft,” he added.
Outlining the new policy, the Minister stated that permission for any new quarry would be granted only after a comprehensive drone survey of the site. A follow up drone inspection would be conducted once the quarry lease expires.
“This process will enable us to detect over-exploitation and effectively curb illegal mining,” he explained, assuring that strict measures are in place to safeguard adjacent agricultural lands.
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