The West Bengal Pollution Control Board announced a public hearing for the proposed Pandabeswar Sand Mine (Block ID: MIN_WBUR_14) scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the B.D.O. office in Pandabeswar, Paschim Bardhaman.Project: Pandabeswar Sand Mine covering 12.28 Ha / 30.34 Acres on the Ajay River.Proponent: M/s. West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited.Venue: Conference Hall, Office of the Block Development Officer, Pandabeswar Block, Paschim Bardhaman.Submissions: Written or verbal objections can be submitted during the hearing or mailed to the Chief Engineer (EIM Cell) at Paribesh Bhawan, Kolkata.