<h1>Minister orders probe into alleged environmental violations, directs CSR spending stay local after firms divert funds; illegal mining cases reported</h1> The state industries minister acknowledged multinational companies registered in the state have been directing CSR funds to other states and assured a government inquiry into alleged environmental safeguard violations and complaints; the government said it will issue strict instructions requiring CSR expenditure within the state. Local legislators from ruling and opposition benches raised concerns that affected constituencies are not receiving CSR benefits despite pollution impacts. The minister also reported 21,182 illegal mining cases detected since April 1, 2023, with Rs 13.95 crore recovered, and there were heated legislative exchanges over recent school closures and relocations.