India, June 25 -- The Chhattisgarh government has amended its Minor Mineral Rules to introduce stricter penalties and tighter enforcement measures against illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals under the leadership of Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai.

The revised provisions, approved by the state Cabinet, aim to curb illegal mining activities, improve transparency and increase state revenue through stricter regulation of mineral resources.

Under the amended rules, the minimum compounding amount in all cases of illegal excavation and transportation has been fixed at Rs.25,000. Offenders involved in illegal transportation will also have to pay Rs.2,000 per tonne in addition to the full value of the illegally transported mine...