The state government has finalized the mining policy and is likely to notify it shortly so as to submit it before the apex court next week.

Admitting that the development is on account of the Supreme Court asking about the regulatory mechanisms in place to check illegal mining in Goa, chief minister Manohar Parrikar told STOI, "The policy itself has regulatory mechanisms. It has been finalized, will be notified any moment and a copy submitted to the apex court." He added that minor changes have been incorporated into the draft policy as per the objections and suggestions received by the mines department.