The program is being implemented through convergence with the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), which is providing financial support for the initiative.
Sources indicate that extensive consultations have been conducted at various levels, involving chief secretaries, chief ministers, mining associations, state-owned enterprises, and both large- and small-scale mining companies.
Entrepreneurs outside Board of Investment zones often face lengthy approval processes, with some projects requiring special gazettes and parliamentary approval, making it nearly impossible for independent investors to navigate the system without government intervention.
By establishing dedicated police stations, enforcing strict regulations, and enhancing monitoring mechanisms, the government aims to protect consumers from exploitation while ensuring market stability.
Imran’s letter to General Munir is an attempt to bridge the widening gap between the military and the public. He said that such mistrust “should not take place at all” but was being exacerbated by certain policies.
The Employment and Social Trends 2026 flagship report highlights deepening structural weaknesses in labour markets that threaten progress on sustainable development and social equity.
ndia has witnessed a near doubling of its women’s employment rate between 2017-18 and 2023-24 – rising from 22 per cent to 40.3 per cent, according to recent data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey.