In a significant administrative shakeup following the recent coal mining incident in Umrangso, controversial IFS officer N. Ananda has been relieved of his duties as Director of Geology and Mining, Assam. Additionally, he has been removed from his position as Managing Director of the Assam Mining Development Corporation (AMDC).
The decision comes in the wake of mining-related incidents that have raised serious concerns over regulatory oversight and safety measures in the mining sector. The Umrangso incident, which attracted widespread attention, has cast a spotlight on the management practices within the state's mining operations.
To address the challenges, the state government has reassigned the additional responsibilities of the two departments to ACS Paragmoni Mahanta. Currently serving as the Director of the Handloom and Textile Industry, Mahanta has been given oversight of both the Geology and Mining Department and the role of Managing Director at AMDC, underscoring the government's commitment to tighter control and enhanced accountability in the wake of recent events.
Ananda, who also held the role of Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) of the Social Forestry Branch and was managing these extra responsibilities, now faces the consequences of the broader administrative review triggered by the incident.
Further updates on the restructuring and steps to enhance operational oversight in the mining sector are awaited as the investigation into the incident continues.
Also Read: Umrangso Tragedy: Does AMDC Have Any Environmental Clearance for Coal Mining?
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