Assam CM Sarma's Plan: More Legal Quarries to Boost Forest Revenue

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled a strategy to bolster the state's forest revenue and curb illegal mining activities. At the heart of this plan is the expansion of legal quarries across Assam. Sarma believes that by increasing the number of regulated mining operations, the state government can generate more income from forest resources while simultaneously discouraging illegal mining practices. The move is aimed at bringing transparency and accountability to the mining sector in Assam.