Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah and Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy reviewed the situation of illegal coal mining and theft in a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
During the meeting, the Home Minister expressed concern over the worsening situation of illegal coal mining and theft in Dhanbad and nearby areas.
Officials from the Ministry of Coal informed that several concrete steps had been taken since the last review.
Shri Shah emphasised the need for a comprehensive response, issuing directions for a 'Zero Coal Leakage Plan'.
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