<p>The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday approved the grant of mining rights through short-term permits to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the Union Territory, an official spokesman said.</p>.<p>The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu, approved the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2016, the spokesman said.</p>.<p>He said the amendment will enable the grant of short-term permits to PRIs on land up to one hectare till September 30, 2021.</p>.<p>It also exempts PRIs from payment of advance royalty to the Geology and Mining Department before commencing mining, the spokesman said.</p>.<p>The decision is aimed at empowering PRIs to raise funds through mining surpluses and address the shortage of key construction material in local markets, besides keeping a check on their prices, the spokesman added.</p>
<p>The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday approved the grant of mining rights through short-term permits to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the Union Territory, an official spokesman said.</p>.<p>The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu, approved the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2016, the spokesman said.</p>.<p>He said the amendment will enable the grant of short-term permits to PRIs on land up to one hectare till September 30, 2021.</p>.<p>It also exempts PRIs from payment of advance royalty to the Geology and Mining Department before commencing mining, the spokesman said.</p>.<p>The decision is aimed at empowering PRIs to raise funds through mining surpluses and address the shortage of key construction material in local markets, besides keeping a check on their prices, the spokesman added.</p>