Odisha tightens stone crusher rules, registration mandatory

AFTER amending the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession Rules (OMMCR), the state government has tightened the regulations on stone crusher sector by directing all districts to ensure registration and onboarding of every unit on the Integrated Minor Mineral Mining Management System (i4MS).

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Although the directorate of minor minerals had issued a direction in this regard in October last year, the stone crusher units are yet to be onboarded.

(Turam Balei Munda, Deputy Director)

The Steel and Mines department has asked deputy directors of mines and mining officers to create awareness among crusher owners about the newly-introduced registration module and complete the onboarding process by February 20.

The department has taken note of the fact that registration of crusher units remain incomplete even four months after initial instructions were issued.