Panaji (Goa) In a bid to make its case for rise in annual iron ore production cap before the Supreme Court, the Goa Government has sought support from Union Mines Ministry and Ministry for Environment, Forest and climate change.

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar met Union Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Dr Harsh Vardhan, in New Delhi, and sought their support to the Goa government’s plea before the Supreme Court for rise in annual iron ore production cap from existing 20 million tons to 30 million tons.

“We have moved Supreme Court for rise in annual production cap. In order to make our case strong, we have sought support from both the Ministry,” Chief Minister said.