Samastipur: E-Auction for 13 Sand Ghats Begins; 5-Year Mining Opportunity!

• Samastipur district initiates e-auction for 13 sand ghats across Ganga, Burhi Gandak, and Bagmati rivers for a 5-year mining lease.
• The auction includes 11 ghats along the Ganga River, with varying areas from 7.9 to 52.25 hectares, plus one each in Burhi Gandak and Bagmati.
• Interested parties can apply online through the district administration's website until December 26; e-auction commences from December 29.
• Applicants can secure a maximum of two sand ghats or 200 hectares, whichever is less, through separate tender documents and earnest money deposits.
• This transparent process aims to boost sand availability, increase revenue, and curb illegal mining in the district.

Why It Matters: Samastipur opens 13 sand ghats for 5-year e-auction, promoting legal mining and revenue.