CISF pairs raids with awareness drives to curb illegal coal in Bokaro
Bokaro : The crackdown on illegal coal in Bokaro’s coalfield belt is taking a dual route: ground raids and awareness drives.
Over the past month, CISF has intensified action against illegal coal mining , transportation and storage in and around Central Coalfields Limited ’s Kargli area, conducting frequent raids and enforcement operations. Officials said more than 30 raids were carried out, leading to the seizure of hundreds of tonnes of coal along with several motorbikes and bicycles used in unauthorised movement. The force is now taking the law to the people.
A CISF official said, “At Kargli we recently organised a street play to explain the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and warn residents against involvement in illegal mining and coal trafficking . Through simple, theatrical performances, locals were told that mining, transporting or storing minerals without valid permission can invite legal action.”
The campaign highlighted sections of the MMDR Act under which state govts can frame rules to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals. CISF officials said enforcement alone may not be enough to plug gaps in the coal belt, and local participation and awareness are equally important for achieving the force’s “Zero Coal Leakage” objective.
The outreach comes amid intensified enforcement in the coalfield belt, where illegal mining and unauthorised coal movement remain a challenge. Residents were urged to stay away from illegal activities and share information about suspected illegal mining or coal transportation with security and administrative agencies.
CISF’s community outreach has also extended to environmental concerns. At overburden dumps, personnel planted around 450 vetiver grass saplings to strengthen green cover and help check soil erosion in the mining zone.
Manoj Kumar said, “If people know the law and understand the consequences, they are less likely to become part of illegal coal networks.”
Over the past month, CISF has intensified action against illegal coal mining , transportation and storage in and around Central Coalfields Limited ’s Kargli area, conducting frequent raids and enforcement operations. Officials said more than 30 raids were carried out, leading to the seizure of hundreds of tonnes of coal along with several motorbikes and bicycles used in unauthorised movement. The force is now taking the law to the people.
A CISF official said, “At Kargli we recently organised a street play to explain the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and warn residents against involvement in illegal mining and coal trafficking . Through simple, theatrical performances, locals were told that mining, transporting or storing minerals without valid permission can invite legal action.”
The campaign highlighted sections of the MMDR Act under which state govts can frame rules to prevent illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals. CISF officials said enforcement alone may not be enough to plug gaps in the coal belt, and local participation and awareness are equally important for achieving the force’s “Zero Coal Leakage” objective.
The outreach comes amid intensified enforcement in the coalfield belt, where illegal mining and unauthorised coal movement remain a challenge. Residents were urged to stay away from illegal activities and share information about suspected illegal mining or coal transportation with security and administrative agencies.
CISF’s community outreach has also extended to environmental concerns. At overburden dumps, personnel planted around 450 vetiver grass saplings to strengthen green cover and help check soil erosion in the mining zone.
Manoj Kumar said, “If people know the law and understand the consequences, they are less likely to become part of illegal coal networks.”
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