The House will move a resolution opposing the changes to the MGNREGA Act. The state government plans to demand withdrawal of the amendments. There will be no Question Hour or Zero Hour during the session. Proceedings will begin at 11 am under Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan.

The session will open with tributes to the four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, remembering their historic martyrdom. The House will also pay homage to former Punjab Governor Shivraj Chauhan, former minister Jagtar Singh Multani, former minister of state Tara Singh Ladle, and former MLA Tarlochan Singh Sandh.

Nine reports will be tabled during the sitting. The opposition is expected to corner the government on law and order and other issues, raising the chances of heated exchanges.

The debate will focus on concerns over reduced employment guarantees, higher financial burden on states, and weakening of panchayat powers. The government argues that the new framework threatens workers’ rights, especially for women, Scheduled Castes, and landless labourers.

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The Mines Department headquarters in Udaipur will monitor the entire drive. Senior officials will conduct regular reviews to ensure strong enforcement. Authorities have identified sensitive hotspots where illegal mining has caused serious damage. Teams will seize machinery and take strict action against violators. The government has warned that it will not tolerate any negligence.

The campaign will continue until January 15, 2026. It will target illegal mining, transportation, and storage activities. The state aims to create fear among mining mafias through firm action. Officials will also publicise enforcement actions through the media to send a strong deterrent message.

District collectors will lead joint operations in their respective areas. Special Investigation Team meetings will take place under their supervision. Departments including mines, revenue, police, transport, and forest will work together during the drive.

The state government claims it follows a zero-tolerance policy against illegal mining. The campaign will address every stage of the illegal supply chain. Authorities aim to protect the fragile Aravalli ecosystem through strict and coordinated enforcement.

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