Illegal Mining
Khanan Prahari Application
Illegal mining is increasing in India. While the illegal mining of minor minerals is common in states like AP, Telangana, and TN; illegal mining of major minerals like coal is common in northeastern states like Assam and Meghalaya. To curb ..
Tags: citizen participation • Illegal Mining • khanan prahari • mobile application • Surveillance
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
NGT sets up Committee to prevent unscientific mining in Meghalaya
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) have established an oversight committee on March 15, 2021 comprising of twelve members in order to prevent the unregulated and Unscientific mining in Meghalaya. The committee was established after the NGT observed that rat-hole mining ..
Tags: Illegal Mining • Illegal mining in India • National Green Tribunal (NGT) • Oversight Committee • Rat-Hole Mining
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Government launches Sand Mining Framework to check illegal extraction
The Union Ministry of Mines has launched Sand Mining Framework to help states deal with the sand mining issues, including demand supply deficit and illegal extraction. It was launched at the third National Conclave on Mines & Minerals held in ..
Tags: Government Policies • Illegal Mining • Mining • Sand Mining Framework
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Uttarakhand High Court orders completed ban of mining in state
The Uttarakhand High Court has ordered a complete ban on all mining activities in the state for four months. The court gave this order while hearing on Public Interest Litigation (PIL). It comes after a forest guard was allegedly killed ..
Tags: Environment • Illegal Mining • States • Uttarakhand High Court
