Srinagar, July 16, July 17 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed Minor Mining Policy-2026, directing officials to formulate a transparent, technology-driven and legally robust framework for scientific management of minor mineral resources in Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed policy aims to plug existing regulatory gaps, strengthen enforcement against illegal mining and streamline mining operations through greater transparency and digital governance.During the meeting, the Centre for Innovation, Technology Assessment and Good Governance (CITaG) presented the draft policy framework, highlighting deficiencies in the current system and proposing reforms to improve regulation, environment...