The problem is exacerbated by rampant and large-scale illegal mining of bulk minerals, including coal, which has forced courts to step in and ban iron ore mining in parts of Goa, Karnataka, and Odisha. Environmental degradation and inter-generational equity issues have also been raised by the judiciary to impose the ban.

In India, existing mine closure legislation lacks provisions to adequately address the socio-economic and cultural aspects, highlighting the need for an improved policy paradigm.

Decades of unabated coal mining can irreversibly change the character of an area and that is the story of Raniganj Coalfields, India's oldest coalfield area spread over West Bengal and parts of Jharkhand. Although mining started in this area in 1774, environmental degradation worsened when open-cast mines made their appearance …

Coal: Challenges and opportunities. India, it is evident, will continue to be significantly dependent on coal in the near to medium term. To reduce the severity of the coal shortage that impacts electricity generation and in turn the Indian economy, it is important to work on a three-pronged strategy focussed on better planning, infrastructure ...

Chromite mining activities are indispensable for production of goods and services. Sukinda is a major mining site of Odisha, India, polluted by chromium, which is highly toxic in its hexavalent form. The Sukinda valley is a rich source of chromites, amounting to almost 95% of Cr available in India, and is the fourth most polluted site …

Being situated in the City of Dhanbad, also known as the Coal Capital of India, gives the centre an upper hand in working on its thematic area on Environmental Problems on Mining.

This article outlines the environmental issues related to coal mining in Jharia coalfield, Jharkhand.

As India looks to shift to renewables, Jharkhand's coal mine workers fear loss of jobs and social security. Jharkhand is home to India's largest coal reserves with about 300,000 people directly dependent on mining for their livelihood. As the debate around Just Transition takes centrestage, coal mine workers worry about pensions, …

This study is focused on various problems to be encountered in mining of deep coal deposits through open cast mining methods, various environmental issues and their mitigation measures.

The studies argue that intensive coal mining activities caused several environmental problems and further environmental management plans are required in these areas.

Although China's past environmental regulation was severely lacking, its proposal protocol for reducing harm to the environment, if followed, would reduce waste at many mine sites, as it addresses some of the most common causes of …

Since coal mining and its utilization in coal based indus- tries is associated with environmental issues, it is necessary to manage or mitigate its impact on environment or clean coal prior to its utilization.

The mining sector's contribution to the GDP is 2.3-2.5 % at present. Mineral production in India grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.72% between 2013-14 and 2017-18. It can cut down the import costs as the country is the 3 rd largest steel producer, with a production of 101.4 million tonnes of crude steel in 2017.

The deterioration of environmental conditions is the major contributory factor to poor health and quality of life that hinders sustainable development in any region. Coal mining is one of the major industries that contribute to the economy of …

In a world driven by consumerism where the majority of products fail to be recycled, mining remains essential for providing resources to help economies grow and improve standards of living. However, is this causing us to dig ourselves into a growing hole of issues? We examine the biggest environmental problems caused by mining.

Environmental Impact Assessment o f Coal Mining: Indian Scenario. Sribas Goswami. Serampore College, Dist- Hooghly, West Bengal, I ndia. PhD, Assistant Professor in Sociology. E-mail ...

The key environmental challenges facing the coal industry are related to both coal mining and the use of coal – greenhouse gases, acid rain and ground level ozone, issues which can be local ...

This paper. presents the assessment of. environmental impacts of overburden such as visual (aesthetics, landscape), soil erosion, ecological disruption, air and water pollution, safety, risk and ...

Environmental degradation and socio-economic issues are the most significant areas of great concern. In an industrial area, it has direct linkages and visible …

A latest study has said that 123 coal mines have closed in India since 2008 but there is little evidence of measures taken to ensure proper environment remediation and land rehabilitation of those land parcels.

With the above background, this article, taking both experimental and control villages into account, tried to explore the impact of coal mining on local environment. Although dealing with local environment, it has mostly focused on sociological impact of mining in air, water, and noise pollution.

The mining sector in India can influence social inclusion, economic progress, and environmental sustainability. The mining sector's GDP contribution only swings between 2.2% and 2.5%, but based on the GDP of the entire industrial sector, it ranges from 10% to 11%. Even small-scale mining adds 6% to the overall cost of mineral …

Sahu (2011), "Land Degradation due to Mining in India and its Mitigation Measures", Proceedings of Second International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, February 26-28, 2011 ...

traditional, artisanal and rat-hole coal mining in Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya (a state in India) in an attempt to. conserve its environment and biodiversity. Meghalaya represents an important part ...

This paper throws light on the burning issues of mining, their impact on the environment and the laws governing the mining activities in India.

Mica scavenging in Jharkhand destroys lives and environment. Several thousands of women and children scour mica for a pittance in illegal and abandoned mines in Jharkhand to add sparkle to …

In the densely populated context of India, the socio-environmental effects of mining are likely to be far worse than they have been in Australia and likely comparable to lithium extraction in ...

India's coal transition likely to be a "messy and complicated exercise". by Mayank Aggarwal on 8 December 2021. A latest study has said that 123 coal mines have closed in India since 2008 but there is …

The diamond mine project, which is now with Aditya Birla Group's Essel Mining & Industries Limited (EMIL), is once again facing dark clouds due to protests over ecological concerns, as it could result in the felling of over 200,000 trees. The proposed project will be spread across an area of 364 hectares in the Buxwaha forests, which is …