The paper appreciates coal mining laws and policies applied by National Green Tribunal to ban 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.
The National Green Tribunal has banned unsafe coal mining in Meghalaya since 2014 based on a petition by an NGO, which had alleged that a river in Assam had become acidic due to unregulated mining ...
Coal mining has been most extensively practiced in all the districts of Meghalaya, northeast India (Das Gupta, 1999) as a result of this, the original lush green landscape have been converted to ...
The Meghalaya HC had appointed justice Katakey as the head of the committee that was set up to recommend the state government on measures over coal-related issues by Princess Giri Rashir October 12, 2022 October 12, 2022. The committee held its first meeting on Wednesday. Shillong: The committee on coal mine-related …
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the immediate transfer of East Jaintia Hills SP Jagpal Dhanoa for his failure to curb illegal coal mining and transportation activities in the district.
Shillong: Coal mining is set to resume in Meghalaya after nine years, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday. He said the Union Ministry of Coal has provided approval for mining lease to …
Coal mining to resume in Meghalaya after 9 years: CM Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the Union Ministry of Coal has provided approval for mining …
The 'Rat-hole' mining in Meghalaya with its distinct character and the imposition of 'NGT' ban since early 2014, is giving rise to an altogether different dynamics to mining scenario and ...
The Court was hearing the appeals challenging the various orders of National Green Tribunal wherein several directions were issued, measures to be taken to check and combat the unregulated coal mining in Tribal areas of State of Meghalaya which coal mining resulted not only loss of lives but damaged the environment of the area.
Coal mining in Meghalaya is small scale and an unorganized venture controlled by individuals, who own the land. However, collectively coal mining engages thousands of people in mining and mining-related activities spread in wide areas of all three Hills Regions of the State. Limestone mining. Limestone is another abundantly …
Rs. 58,92,000/- transferred to RFRI Jorhat for restoration of degraded coal mine land in Meghalaya through soil amendments and microbial technology." 9. 10. So far as the Action Plan for rejuvenating of polluted rivers is concerned, it is stated that the Central Pollution Control Board in 2018 has identified 351 polluted river stretches in ...
A migrant worker from Assam died while working at a coal mine in neighbouring state Meghalaya, reports emerged on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Aamil Uddin, a resident of Karimganj in Assam. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday in which he was killed.
There is no blueprint for feasible coal mining in Meghalaya. It will invariably be rat-hole mining, which is illegal and will lead to human trafficking, drug abuse and other illegalities in these ...
ALSO READ: Meghalaya Health Department issues advisory on Monkeypox. As part of scientific mining, reclamation of coal mining areas and the use of advanced technologies, such as remote sensing, aerial surveys, and 3D modelling, would be prioritized and environmental impact would be mitigated significantly.
Shillong: Mining leases for three coal blocks were granted in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills by the Union Coal Ministry in a major boost for the sector in the state after a ban was imposed by the Nation Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014, officials said on Friday. The mining leases were granted in the name of Labour Lyngdoh, a resident of Rymbai …
Minerals of Meghalaya. The State of Meghalaya is endowed with large deposits of a number of valuable minerals such as coal, limestone, kaolin, clay, granite, glass-sand and uranium. The table below gives information about various mineral resources of the State.
GUWAHATI. A one-member panel appointed by the High Court of Meghalaya to handle coal-related issues has flagged the lack of progress in restoring the environment damaged by rat-hole coal mining in ...
In recent years there has been a general interest both at the policy and academic level on coal mining in Meghalaya and its impact on the environment and society. Existing …
The unscientific mining of coal without environmental safeguards in Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya has adversely affected the water resources of the area, leading to streams with a pH of 3–5. The acidic stream water is not suitable for human use and lacks aquatic life. The prevailing situation demanded immediate neutralization and eco-restoration. …
GUWAHATI. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ensure the scientific mining of coal and constitute a task force to check illegal mining activities if voted to power in Meghalaya, its manifesto says.
The persistent issue of illegal coal mining in South Garo Hills has resurfaced, gaining attention through a recent FIR filed by former Rongara-Siju MLA Rophul S Marak. Close SUBSCRIBE; Search for: Search ... Meghalaya news, Mizoram news, Nagaland news, Sikkim news and Tripura news. The focus is always on bringing to the …
Rat hole mining is an unscientific and dangerous practice to extract coal through narrow tunnels in Meghalaya, causing pollution, deforestation and cave collapse. The National Green Tribunal banned it …
Bans on coal mining have been implemented in two tribal majority states in India's north-east frontier; Nagaland and Meghalaya. In Nagaland the state government imposed the ban in an attempt to capture control of coal extraction and trade, while in Meghalaya India's National Green Commission imposed the ban over concern for the environment and …
Coal mining in Meghalaya has been a major revenue contributor to the state exchequer, but on the other hand, has always been under the radar for its unscientific mining practices that have caused ...
Shillong: Even as the High Court continues to slam the government's failure to act on rampant illegal coal mining activities in the state, Meghalaya chief minister …
Citizens of Meghalaya's coal-rich areas, such as East Jaintia Hills, are eagerly awaiting the returning of mining, Khliehriat MLA and cabinet minister Kyrmen Shylla said today. The National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya in 2014 and 10 years later so-called scientific mining is set to begin in the state.
In pictures: Meghalaya, blessed by nature's bounty, has been at the receiving end of greed for the resources that lie beneath its land, with uncontrolled coal mining and illegal limestone mining
Shillong, Dec 12: The 19th interim report of retired Judge BP Katakey has reiterated illegal coal mining and transportation in East Jaintia Hills. ... On the basis of such fresh assessment, an additional affidavit dated 06/04/2019 was filed by the State of Meghalaya in Civil Appeal No. 10720 of 2018 (State of Meghalaya –Vs- All Dimasa Student ...
Guwahati: Citizens in the coal-rich regions, such as East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, are eagerly anticipating the resumption of mining activities, according to …
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma reiterated the government's commitment to providing alternative livelihood opportunities to those affected by the ban …