Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Odisha Minor Mineral Concession (OMMC) Rules, 2016 to pave the way for the introduction of an e-lottery system for quarry lease allotment in the state.

The move aims at streamlining the supply chain of minor minerals and address prevailing supply–demand gaps, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja told reporters after the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. ADVERTISEMENT

The revamped system will ensure faster allotment, quicker operationalisation of quarries, and reasonable pricing of minor minerals. The e-lottery mechanism is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in the allocation process, he said.

The amended rules also introduce provisio

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