Amid high voltage discussion in the State Assembly over illegal mining, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that in the past seven years (2015-16 to 2021-22) of BJP’s regime the revenue from the mining sector has been Rs. 4,660 crore as against Rs. 1,268 crores between the years 2005 to 2014 during the tenure of the previous Congress governments.
He said the substantial rise in the revenue figure has been possible only because there has been a ban on illegal mining in the State, which is being implemented firmly under the present government in comparison to the previous governments. “This comparison is necessary as it clearly shows whether the situation was bad during the tenure of the previous government or it is bad today. Cracking down on illegal miners is a continuous process. The suggestions given by the MLAs in the House to help crack down on the mining mafia will definitely be considered,” he said.
