Illegal sand mining intensifies along Tungabhadra river
Unregulated mining will deplete groundwater and create a scarcity of sand for future needs. Strict action would be initiated against illegal sand transporters, the source stated.
Backgrounder: The legal fight against illegal sand …
In mid-2013, the National Green Tribunal Bar Association sought the Tribunal's intervention against the illegal sand mining being carried out across many river beds in India, particularly...
End illegal sand mining in China | Science
China is the world's largest producer and consumer of sand gravel and crushed rocks, with an annual consumption of 20 billion metric tons, accounting for nearly half of global consumption (1, 2). Sand mining activities …
HC dismisses PIL on illegal sand mining
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL alleging rampant illegal sand mining from Damodar river in East Burdwan, stating that its petitioner was an 'extortionist.' The court ...
Illegal sand mining serious, needs to be curbed: SC
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) Terming illegal rampant sand mining as "serious", the Supreme Court on Wednesday said such activities needed to be effectively dealt with and asked five states including Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh to provide facts and figures on the issue. The top court was hearing a 2018 PIL filed by […]
The environmental impacts of river sand mining
In roughly seventy countries, illegal sand mining by the so-called 'Sand Mafia' is a common occurrence (Bendixen et al., 2019; Torres et al., 2017). Reportedly, hundreds of lives have been lost in conflicts over sand in countries such as …
Illegal sand mining: NGT asks CPCB to prepare pan India …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday (November 29, 2024) directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to prepare a detailed pan India guidelines within three months for silica sand ...
Illegal Sand Mining | 26 Dec 2023
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) notes that unregulated sand mining alters riverbeds, leading to increased erosion, changes in channel morphology, and disruption of aquatic habitats. Sand Mining leads to loss of stability in stream channels, threatening the survival of native species adapted to pre-mining habitat conditions.
Unregulated sand mining threatens Indian rivers
Take for instance mining. Illegal mining of mineral resources, with generous help of political and bureaucratic big wigs, is so rampant that not only are the country's precious natural resources being purloined in a big way, its forests are being clean-felled, land degraded and its rivers threatened with extinction.
Sand mining: Stopping the grind of unregulated supply …
Some countries and local jurisdictions have reduced, restricted, or banned sand mining, yet the need for concrete and increasing prices for sand often leads sand mining operators to incentivize authorities to (tacitly) allow extraction or to move to places where unregulated, informal, or illegal mining operations can more easily thrive (UNEP ...
IDENTIFYING THE LEGAL AND …
IDENTIFYING THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES IN INDIA TO PREVENT ILLEGAL AND UNREGULATED TRADE OF CORALS John J Vachaparambil 15 October 2022 ... In May of 2022, two aquarium hobbyists from New Town and Kasba (Kolkata) were arrested by forest officials and placed under judicial custody for a week, for decorating …
Sand Mining in India, Illegal Mining, Causes and …
Illegal sand mining in India, governed by Sections 378 and 379 of the Penal Code, poses severe environmental and social consequences. Fueled by the construction industry's voracious demand and a lax regulatory …
Illegal sand mining serious, needs to be curbed: Supreme Court
The plea alleged that unregulated illegal sand mining wreaked "environmental havoc" and authorities concerned have allowed entities to operate without the mandatory …
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of South India in the context of India Rivers Week 2020 theme "Is sand mining killing our Rivers" and South Zone Dialogue on November 7, 2020. This introductory section provides an overview of general issues related to river sand mining in India. Sand Mining in Bharathapuzha, Thrissur Source: pixelshots.blogspot
Himachal floods: Besides heavy rain, illegal mining impacted …
Illegal mining is rampant in the riverbeds of the Sutlej, Yamuna, Beas, Ravi, Chakki and Swan. From dusk to dawn, dozens of tippers and tractor-trolleys laden with sand and gravel head out, while ...
NGT imposes Rs 100-crore penalty on Andhra Pradesh govt over illegal
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has slapped an interim penalty of Rs 100 crore on the Andhra Pradesh government for inaction to prevent illegal sand mining in the state. A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed the chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh to forthwith prohibit all unregulated sand mining. The green panel said it is the …
Riverbed mining 2020: East & North East India – SANDRP
West Bengal 10 year old drowns in illegal sand mining pit A 10-year-old boy drowned after slipping into a pit on Leesh river bed in Jalpaiguri, suspected to have been dug for illegal sand mining. The boy, Eyas Oraon, a resident of a tea garden in Jalpaiguri, tripped and fell into the 15 feet by 30 feet trench while playing with friends on an ...
The Unchecked Menace of Illegal Sand Mining in India
Illegal sand mining leads to the depletion of riverbeds, resulting in severe ecological consequences. It disrupts aquatic ecosystems, reduces groundwater levels, and exacerbates …
Illegal Sand Mining Serious, Needs To Be Curbed: Supreme …
"Illegal sand mining is a serious issue and needs to be dealt with effectively," the CJI said, when Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for PIL petitioner Alagarsamy alleged that the states, instead of taking actions, indulged in a coverup. The bench wanted to know whether the environmental impact assessment (EIA) was needed for sand mining activities and if the …
1) Is sand mining illegal in India? Discuss the impacts of sand mining …
Explain what sand mining is – it is a practice that is becoming an environmental issue in India. Environmentalists have raised public awareness of illegal sand mining in the states of the country. Explain the effects of unregulated sand mining. Unregulated mining of large volumes of sand along beaches leads to their erosion.
Illegal sand mining a threat to the shrinking Chandubi lake
Rampant sand mining, both legal and illegal, in Kulsi river, is one of the reasons that the river is increasingly getting deeper and water from the Chandubi lake is flowing into the river, resulting in Chandubi getting drained out. ... The study used Survey of India toposheet and satellite imagery covering the period between 1911 and 2007. The ...
Sand Mining in India
Current Rules and Policies in Operation Related to Sand Mining Kerala. Existing Act: Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001 Key Features: To allow sand mining in some locations, with each area, or Kadavu, being administered by a Kadavu Committee that will determine issues such as the amount of mining that will be …
Calcutta High Court disposes of PIL seeking direction to
The Calcutta High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking for appropriate direction alleging that there is illicit mining of river sand.
Illegal Sand Mining The Unexamined Threat To Water Security in India
The document discusses the issue of unregulated sand mining in India and its negative consequences. It notes that sand mining is intensely politicized and has gone unchecked for decades, threatening water security. It describes how sand mining operations illegally dredge riverbeds and destroy mangrove forests, intimidating local communities and journalists who …
Illegal sand mining: SC suspends NGT order
In a relief to the Andhra Pradesh government, the Supreme Court has suspended the NGT order directing the state to deposit Rs 100 crores with the CPCB for inaction to prevent illegal sand mining.
Illegal sand mining at Chorao: Coastal body
Panaji: Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), after inspection, has found evidence of illegal sand mining at Chorao and Vanxim island and its.
Illegal Sand Mining Serious, Needs to Be Curbed: SC
The petition alleged that unregulated illegal sand mining has caused "environmental havoc," with authorities allowing entities to operate without the necessary environmental plans and clearances. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar emphasized the need to address the issue, stating that illegal sand mining must be ...
Illegal Sand Mining
Consequences of Sand Mining: Erosion and Habitat Disruption: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) notes that unregulated sand mining alters riverbeds, leading to increased erosion, changes in channel morphology, and disruption of aquatic habitats. Sand Mining leads to loss of stability in stream channels, threatening the survival of
Illegal Sand Mining Serious, Needs To Be Curbed: Supreme …
The plea alleged that unregulated illegal sand mining wreaked "environmental havoc" and authorities concerned have allowed entities to operate without the mandatory …
Illegal Sand Mining Serious, Needs to Be Curbed: SC
The top court was hearing a 2018 PIL filed by one M Alagarsamy seeking a CBI probe into illegal sand mining in rivers and beaches in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. ... The plea alleged that unregulated illegal sand mining wreaked "environmental havoc" and authorities concerned have allowed entities to ...