Hit by SC ban, Goa miners take up job concerns with PMO
5 March 2018 11:10 PM IST
New Delhi: A Goa miners' body on Monday took its concerns to the Prime Minister's Office over the impact of a Supreme Court order that quashed the second renewal of 88 iron ore mining leases on the state's economy and jobs.
Goa Mineral Ore Exporters' Association (GMOEA) President Ambar Timblo said that they met "Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Nripendra Misra", and apprised the PMO about the impact of closure of mining operations from March 15 following the SC order.
Timblo said the secretary listened to their "problems patiently", but did not elaborate whether the delegation was given any assurance. In a letter submitted to the PMO, the miners' body updated the top office about the adverse impact of closure of mining operations on those dependent on the industry and the loss of revenue for the state exchequer, Timblo said.
"The effect on the economy, employment and investment credibility going forward, as this is the worst economic event in recent history," he said.
The immediate impact would be loss of about 60,000 direct and indirect jobs and about 3 lakh those dependent on mining and about Rs 3,400 crore revenue loss. In last ten years, Goa has contributed nearly Rs 30,000 crore, he said. Goa miners and other stakeholders have been running from the pillar to post to gather support after the apex court held as illegal the renewal given to companies for 88 iron ore mining leases.
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