The Mines and Geology Department invites online bids for the short-term e-auction settlement of sand ghats along the Sone and Ganga rivers in Bhojpur district. Registered firms or individuals must upload their earnest money deposit (EMD), processing fees, and technical bid documents online by August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The final electronic bidding process will commence on August 24, 2026, via bihar.gov.in.