Re: BKWSU, the business, money and selling Gyan
Posted: 20 Feb 2010
Karnataka govt allows mining in 14 blocks
STAFF WRITER 21:53 HRS IST
Bangalore, Feb 20 (PTI) The Karnataka government today decided to allow mining in 14 blocks, including those in Bellary, Shimoga and Mysore, subject to certain conditions.
Mining in these blocks would be allowed if it is for value addition and creation of jobs, and if it is approved by the forest and environment departments, central government and high-level committee of the state, Home Minister V S Acharya told reporters after a cabinet meeting.
The decision is in tune with the state's mining policy, he added.
The government also gave the green signal to four charitable organisations to acquire agricultural land as per powers vested in it by the exemptions in the Karnataka Land Reforms Act.
These include more than six acres for Brahmakumaris, who are setting up a university in Belgaum district.