Action taken to curb illegal mining at Shaliganaga Nallah in Budgam: Dy CM in LA

Jammu, March 08: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the District Mineral Officer (DMO) Budgam has taken strict action against M/s NKC Projects Private Limited for unauthorised mining at Shaliganaga Nallah in Lanilab Basant Wooder, Budgam.

The issue of “illegal mineral extraction” was highlighted in the Legislative Assembly today by MLA Khan Sahab, Safiud-Din-Bhat, bringing the matter to the attention of the House. The action follows the circulation of a video on social media on March 2 “exposing the illegal activity.”

The Deputy Chief Minister said that after receiving the report from the Directorate of Geology and Mining, the DMO Budgam swiftly deputed a team to the site to verify the claims.

Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the company had engaged men and machinery for unauthorised extraction of approximately 300 MT of Nallah Mukh without obtaining the required permits, he said.

The Legislative Assembly was informed that a formal notice (No DMO/Bud/DGM/F-106/4558-67, dated March 3, 2025) was issued to the Project Manager of M/s NKC Projects Private Limited, Basecamp Gudsathoo, Budgam, directing an immediate cessation of all illegal mining activities and demanding relevant documentation.