Uttarakhand Approves Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System to Curb Illegal Mining
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand government approves Rs 93-crore proposal for Mining Digital Transformation and Surveillance System (MDTSS). |
| Purpose | To curb illegal mining activities and boost state government revenue. |
| Installation Sites | 40 check gates across Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar. |
| Technology Used | Bullet cameras, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) radars, and LED floodlights. |
| Control Centers | Mining State Control Centre (MSCC) in Dehradun and mini command centres at district headquarters. |
| Illegal Mining | Extraction without permits; causes environmental degradation, health hazards, revenue loss, and human rights violations. |
| RFID Technology | Passive wireless technology with tags and readers; used for tracking, approved since the 1970s. |