West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed all departments to curb illegal mining and sand extraction, calling it a major financial drain. The order also demands speedy rollout of central government schemes within a week and immediate removal of unauthorized toll and drop gates across the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed authorities to crack down on syndicate operations along with illegal sand and coal mining and cattle smuggling. The order also targets welfare misuse, instructing officials to verify beneficiaries under the 100-day rural employment scheme and identify fraudulent job card usage that could be driving the crackdown.
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