State rewards law-abiding miners under new MahaKhani digital policy
In a major relief to sand depot operators, the state government has approved ₹6.16 crore for 10 legal sand depots in Nagpur district. The payment comes after months of delay and is being released to contractors who mined and sold sand legally through the government’s MahaKhani online portal.
The funds are part of the Revenue and Forest Department’s latest order to clear pending dues from 2023 to May 2025. Under the new sand policy, all excavation, transport, and sales are monitored digitally to prevent illegal mining and black-market trading. Each truckload is tracked through MahaKhani, making the entire process transparent.
After a thorough verification, the department finalized the long-awaited payouts. The Saholi-B depot receives the biggest share of ₹2.25 crore, followed by ₹1.12 crore for Khandala and ₹55 lakh for Mathani. Other depots, including Khapa, Vabna, Gosewadi, Neri, and others, will receive smaller amounts based on verified online transactions.
An official from the mining branch said, “These depot holders followed every rule — from excavation to sale — within the system. They proved that legal work does pay, even if delayed.”
However, only 90% of the payment is being released now. The remaining 10% will be cleared after audits and usage certificates to ensure full compliance.
The funds, drawn from the 2025–26 mining budget, will be disbursed through the Deputy Collector (Mining). Officials say the move will restore trust among legal miners and stabilize sand supply for Nagpur’s construction sector — sending a clear message that transparency will be rewarded.
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