Government of Bihar, with support from NIC, has developed Khanan Soft, a comprehensive mobile app designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the administration of mineral resources such as sand and stone. The app brings end-to-end automation to mineral production, transportation, and monitoring processes, curbing illegal mining activities while ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Through challan verification, officers can confirm the authenticity of mining permits by entering challan numbers or scanning QR codes. The app supports on-site inspections at Balu Ghats to detect illegal mining and allows officers to capture real-time inspection data. Vehicle inspections help verify registration, check challan validity, and monitor overloading, ensuring legal and safe mineral transport.
The app also provides a comprehensive inspection history with date-wise filters for record-keeping, and challan statistics displayed in graphical format to give insights into daily mining and transport activity. Officials can view the status of active and blocked ghats, supporting better resource planning.
By digitizing resource management, Khanan Soft strengthens Bihar’s efforts to create a transparent, accountable, and regulated mining ecosystem.
