New Delhi: Ahead of framing a new mining policy for Punjab, state's Local Bodies
Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today discussed with top officials of the
Ministry of Mines, Government of India, various aspects of the policy
with a view to have a foolproof mining policy in the state.
Besides,
"in principle" approval was accorded to the Detailed Project Report
(DPR) worth Rs 99 crore prepared by the state government for
beautification of historical cities and ensuring adequate facilities for
tourists and devotees, in the mission directorate meeting of the Union
Tourism Ministry, a state government statement claimed.