IANS reported that mineral rich Odisha and Jharkhand have decided to take joint measures to prevent cross border transport of iron ore mined illegally.

Mr Manoj Ahuja, secretary of Odisha's steel and mines department told IANS that senior officials of both states met at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand Wednesday and discussed the need to launch a joint offensive. He said the states decided to set up three or four joint check posts along their border and increase surveillance.

Mr Ahuja said that "We will meet every six months. The next meeting will be held in Odisha.”

Emphasis was given on the need to share mining related information between the two states on a regular basis.

(Sourced from IANS)