Now, environmental clearances have to be sought two years in advance

PANJIM: The Centre’s directive that all mining leases, due for renewal, have to apply for environmental clearance two years in advance of the expiry of the lease, could further complicate matters for the mining industry, as a majority of the mines in the State are up for renewal.

The State government has started the process of renewal of leases after the deemed renewal regime was practiced for so long.