Oct 23 -After a prolonged ban on sand extraction, Goa govt has commenced the process to grant sand extraction permits in Mandovi and Zuari rivers. The permits will be granted to local community who uses traditional/manual methods for sand extraction. The Department has invited online applications from persons from the local community for grant of sand extraction permits in River Mandovi and River Zuari as per the eligibility criteria and other conditions laid down in the Goa Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2022. Applications are to be made through the GoaOnline portal within 30 days period. Applicants have been asked to visit https:// dmg. goa. gov. in for zone demarcation maps and SOP for the online application. DMG has also issued a control room helpline No. 8882254254 Ext-33 for any further assistance. The grant of permits is subject to the Environmental Clearance of the SEIAA, adds the public notice issued by DMG.
