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Governor Tackles Illegal River Sand Mining Menace
3 Jun
Summary
- Governor expresses grave concern over rampant illegal sand mining.
- Mining activities are severely damaging rivers' ecological health.
- Officials directed to implement strict, scientific mining regulations.
Governor Ramen Deka of Chhattisgarh has issued a strong directive for immediate and effective measures to halt illegal and unregulated sand mining in the state's rivers and streams. He expressed deep concern that these unchecked activities are significantly damaging the ecological health of waterways.
During a high-level meeting, the governor stressed that while sand is vital for development, its indiscriminate extraction causes severe environmental harm. He mandated that all sand mining must henceforth be conducted in a scientific, planned, and regulated manner to ensure a balance between developmental needs and conservation.
The governor detailed the adverse impacts, including altered river character, reduced water-holding capacity, declining groundwater levels, accelerated erosion, and threats to aquatic biodiversity. He also suggested involving institutions like IITs for scientific studies and resource assessments.
Furthermore, the governor ordered round-the-clock vigilance against illegal mining and transportation, advocating for a more transparent and effective mining management system with natural resource conservation as a top priority.
