Amendments and approval  

Approval has been given to the amendments made in Madhya Pradesh sand (mining, transportation, storage and trading) rules, 2019. The disposal of sand clusters of 44 districts will be done through a group-wise contract by e-tender-cum-auction process instead of e-tender. Newspaper reports said that the contract period will be fixed for three years from the date of the agreement which can be expandable for two additional years. The State Mining Corporation will seek valid permissions including mining planning and environment permission. A tripartite agreement will be signed between Mines Developer cum Operator, collector and the corporation.